DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Approve Letter From Dakota, Carver And Scott Counties To Minnesota Board Of Water And Soil Resources On New Approach To Restoring Minnesota River
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County has several watershed management organizations and districts responsible for managing surface water in a watershed; and
WHEREAS, under Minn. Stat. §103D.101, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) coordinates the planning and implementation activities for watershed districts and watershed management organizations; and
WHEREAS, Carver and Scott counties are requesting authorization of its County Board Chairs to co-sign a letter to BWSR on a new approach to restoring the Minnesota River and the role of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to co-sign a letter in partnership with Carver and Scott counties to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to consider a new approach restoring the Minnesota River and the role of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District.
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