Minnesota Water Policy Subcommittee Meeting Agenda - February 17, 2020
This document outlines the agenda for the Minnesota Water Policy Subcommittee meeting held on February 17, 2020. The agenda includes various topics such as groundwater quality assessment, private wells safety, and proposed legislative water policy topics for the year 2020. The meeting covers discussions on legislative priorities, bills introduction, and presentations on nitrate contamination and private well protection in Minnesota.
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SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINNESOTA WATER POLICY FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Co-Chairs: Rep. Peter Fischer Sen. Bill Weber Jim Stark, Director
AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes, January 17, 2020 Director s Report Subcommittee Priorities: Jim Stark Groundwater Quality, Nitrate Assessment: Craig Cox and Jamie Konopacky, Environmental Working Group Discussion - Wadena County petition State water appropriation and environmental review process: Jim Stark Private Wells and Drinking Water Safety: Chris Elvrum, MDH, and staff Adjourn
PRESENTATION DIRECTOR S REPORT: SUBCOMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES ~ JIM STARK
DIRECTORS REPORT: PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE WATER POLICY TOPICS FOR 2020 LEGISLATIVE TOPICS BASED ON MEMBER SUGGESTIONS, INPUT FROM CONSTITUENTS, AGENCIES, AND STAKEHOLDERS TOPICS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND REFINED THEY REPRESENT MOST IMPORTANT NEEDS DESCRIBED DURING PAST MEETINGS BILLS HAVE BEEN PREPARED NEXT STEPS: INTRODUCTIONS AND HEARINGS OR INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
PROCESS Three Categories: Bills similar to those introduced in 2019 Bills that address new topics Issues that need further discussion and planning They are listed and described in the handout Bills have been drafted
PROCESS (PART 2) NEXT STEPS: Indicate bills you can introduce or co-author Based on that, bills will be provided for your review and revision Bills will be jacketed
PRESENTATION 2: NITRATE CONTAMINATION IN MINNESOTA WELLS, TRENDS IN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS : CRAIG COX AND JAMIE KONOPACKY, AND STAFF ~ ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP
PRESENTATION 3: PRIVATE WELL PROTECTION IN MINNESOTA, CHRIS ELVRUM, MDH
DISCUSSION: WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS WADENA COUNTY RESOLUTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS: UPDATES NEXT MEETING: ? THANKS!
