Chapter 103A — Water Law

103A.001 Citation; Water Law This section establishes Minnesota's water resource policy, declaring that the state's water resources are public … 103A.201 Regulatory Policy This section establishes the statewide water resources planning framework and the role of the Environmental Quality … 103A.202 Wetland Policy This section addresses the development of a comprehensive state water plan. 103A.203 Hydropower Policy This section establishes public participation requirements for water resources planning. 103A.204 Groundwater Policy This section addresses the relationship between state water planning and local comprehensive water management plans. 103A.205 Conservation Policy for Rainwater This section establishes water quality standards and goals for Minnesota's water resources. 103A.206 This section addresses groundwater protection and management in the state water planning framework. 103A.207 Floodplain Management Policy This section establishes water conservation requirements and goals for Minnesota. 103A.208 Scenic River Protection Policy This section addresses floodplain management within the state water planning framework. 103A.209 Marginal, Erodible Land Retirement Policy This section establishes wetland protection and management policies for Minnesota. 103A.211 Water Law Policy This section establishes the relationship between water planning and land use planning. 103A.212 Watershed Management Policy This section addresses water resource data collection and monitoring requirements. 103A.301 Definitions This section establishes the county water planning framework, requiring each county to develop a comprehensive water … 103A.305 Jurisdiction This section addresses the content and requirements of county water plans. 103A.311 Petition for Intervention This section establishes the process for developing and adopting county water plans, including public participation … 103A.315 Court Referrals This section establishes the review and approval process for county water plans. 103A.321 Petition Abates Proceeding Until Board Acts This section addresses amendments and updates to county water management plans. 103A.325 Board Decision to Intervene This section establishes implementation requirements for county water plans. 103A.331 Hearing and Determination This section addresses coordination between county water plans and other local plans. 103A.335 Filing, Notice, and Procedure This section establishes reporting requirements for county water plan implementation. 103A.341 Findings by Board This section addresses state funding and technical assistance for county water planning. 103A.401 Statewide Water Information System This section establishes the metropolitan area water planning framework for the Twin Cities region. 103A.403 Statewide Nitrate Data This section addresses surface water management in the metropolitan area. 103A.405 Director's Approval for Federal Water Data Agreements This section addresses groundwater management in the metropolitan area. 103A.411 Pumping Test and Data Acquisition; Training Programs This section establishes the relationship between metropolitan area water planning and local government comprehensive … 103A.43 Water Assessments and Reports This section addresses water planning coordination between the metropolitan area and outstate Minnesota.