Minnesota’s Legislative Water Commission 11/13/2018 3:21 AM Minnesota’s Legislative Water Commission Jim Stark, Director 651/284-6431 jim.stark@lcc.leg.mn March 26, 2018 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Agenda, March 26, 2018 Call to Order Approval of minutes, February 26, 2018 Science Issue Presentation: Lake Levels: Perry Jones, USGS Clean Water Fund: discussion 2018 LWC Legislative Recommendations: Next Steps 2019 Legislative Recommendations Process Summary Visits: Visits: Members, Agencies and Organizations Summary of “water” legislation in process (as time allows) Next meeting: Monday, April 23 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

“Water Bills”- Senate-2018

12 Members + 1 Director Body First Name Last Name Party District Home Sen Paul Anderson R 44 Plymouth Rep David Bly DFL 20B Northfield Rich Draheim 20 Madison Lake Kent Eken 4 Twin Valley Peter Fischer 43A Maplewood Glenn Gruenhagen 18B Glencoe Jason Isaacson 42 Shoreview Clark Johnson 19A N Mankato John Poston 9A Lakeshore Torkelson 16B Hanska Bill Weber 22 Luverne Chuck Wiger 43

Statutory Powers and Duties REVIEW state agencies’ water policy reports & recommendations GATHER data and comments MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS to assist the legislature in formulating legislation SHARE data & information with LCCMR, CWC, legislative standing committees, upon request COORDINATE with the CWC

2018 LWC Legislative Recommendations– Progress Next Steps: Agencies, PFA, LCCMR, environmental organizations clean water council Moving Froward with the recommendations? Proposed Legislation?

2018 LWC Legislative Recommendations– Next Steps Discussion and Recommendations Moving Froward with the recommendations? Proposed Legislation?

LWC- 2019 Recommendations Source Water Protection Better Water Management Wastewater/ storm-water infrastructure Reduce water quality and quantity impacts from agriculture Water sustainability for the future Using cost benefits in evaluating wastewater treatment Adapting to increased weather variability Can we improve regulatory efficiency Cost/benefit of Legacy Amendment– return on investment Peer review of water-quality standards Evaluating natural and non- natural sources of water pollution Buffers– costs and benefits Water retention of water quality and flood improvement Drinking water Protection/ Restoration CREP One watershed on plan

LWC Recommendations- 2019 Begin the process early April-refine priority issues May-rank priorities Summer-- consult experts on priority 1 and 2 August– determine top priority issue September—build recommendations around top priority Reach consensus on recommendations and finalize Distribute recommendations to Legislature Prepare legislation and build legislative partnerships

Ongoing Staff Work Bill tracking, review, assistance (SHARE data & information with LCCMR, CWC, legislative standing committees) Weekly water updates: News Meeting highlights Report summaries (REVIEW agency reports) Upcoming events Network/attend pertinent meetings (COORDINATE with the CWC) Organize LWC meetings

LWC Goals Maintain awareness of water issues Improve water knowledge Respond to proposed legislation MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS to assist the legislature in formulating legislation As individual members, as caucus resources, or as a commission Current focus area: wastewater treatment

Mandatory Coordination COORDINATE with: Clean Water Council makes funding & policy recommendations – LWC coordinates with them MAWSAC – reports to the legislature & LWC Mn Stat 473.1565, Subd. 3.Reports to legislature. (a) The council must submit reports to the legislature regarding its findings, recommendations, and continuing planning activities under subdivision 1. These reports shall be included in the "Minnesota Water Plan" required in section 103B.151, and five-year interim reports may be provided as necessary. (b) By February 15, 2017, and at least every five years thereafter, the policy advisory committee shall report to the council, the Legislative Water Commission, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources with the information required under this section. The policy advisory committee's report and recommendations must include information provided by the technical advisory committee. How: LWC Director attends meetings and shares updates Organizations provide reports/presentations

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