Thirty-three percent of the sales tax revenue from the Legacy amendment is allocated to the Clean Water Fund. Those funds may only be spent to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater from degradation. At least five percent of the clean water fund must be spent to protect drinking water sources.
Protecting Minnesota's waters is a joint effort between seven partner agencies, who collaborate and partner on Minnesota's water resource management activities under the Clean Water Fund.
Clean Water
| Agency | Amount |
|---|---|
| All Agencies | $1,648,461,000 |
| Board of Water and Soil Resources | $729,725,000 |
| Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | $371,524,000 |
| Public Facilities Authority | $164,356,000 |
| Department of Natural Resources | $143,045,000 |
| Department of Agriculture | $135,010,000 |
| Department of Health | $73,177,000 |
| Met Council | $17,950,000 |
| University of Minnesota | $13,568,000 |
| Legislative Coordinating Commission | $106,000 |
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3,300+ Funded Projects
South Branch Cascade Creek Rebuild, Photo Credit: BWSR
Cascade Creek Channel Restoration
Thief River