Minnesota § 103B.105 HABITAT-FRIENDLY UTILITIES PROGRAM

Minnesota Statutes

§ 103B.105 — HABITAT-FRIENDLY UTILITIES PROGRAM

Minnesota § 103B.105

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Minn. Stat. § 103B.105 (2026).

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(a)The Board of Water and Soil Resources may provide financial and technical assistance to promote the successful establishment of native vegetation as part of utility projects, including solar and wind projects, pipelines, and electrical transmission corridors, to:

(1)ensure the integrity and resiliency of Minnesota landscapes; and

(2)protect habitat and water resources.

(b)The board must establish criteria for grants or payments awarded under this section. Grants or payments awarded under this section may prioritize proposals in areas identified by state and federal agencies and conservation partners for protecting high-priority natural resources and wildlife species.

(c)The board may collaborate with and enter into agreements with federal, state, and local agencies; Tribal Nations;

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(a) The Board of Water and Soil Resources may provide financial and technical assistance to promote the successful establishment of native vegetation as part of utility projects, including solar and wind projects, pipelines, and electrical transmission corridors, to:
(1) ensure the integrity and resiliency of Minnesota landscapes; and
(2) protect habitat and water resources.
(b) The board must establish criteria for grants or payments awarded under this section. Grants or payments awarded under this section may prioritize proposals in areas identified by state and federal agencies and conservation partners for protecting high-priority natural resources and wildlife species.
(c) The board may collaborate with and enter into agreements with federal, state, and local agencies; Tribal Nations; utility companies; nonprofit organizations; and contractors to implement and promote the program.