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Minnesota Water Management Framework

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The Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment promotes greater coordination among the state's water management agencies by establishing the MN Water Management Framework, which outlines the collaborative approach among agencies and clarifies the different management roles of the multiple state agencies.

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Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (MN BWSR)
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
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