2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103A.205 — Conservation Policy for Rainwater
Plain-Language Summary
This section establishes water quality standards and goals for Minnesota's water resources.
103A.205 CONSERVATION POLICY FOR RAINWATER.
It is the policy of the state to promote the retention and conservation of all water precipitated from the atmosphere in the areas where it falls, as far as practicable. Except as otherwise expressly provided, all officers, departments, and other agencies of the state or political subdivisions having any authority or means for constructing, maintaining, or operating dams or other works or engaging in other projects or operations affecting precipitated water shall use the authority, as far as practicable, to effectuate the policy in this section.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 1 s 5
Practical Notes
Water quality standards set the minimum acceptable condition for lakes, rivers, and groundwater. These standards guide pollution control and cleanup efforts.