State goal for wetland restoration and protection set, and reports required.

Minnesota's HF 3331 sets a state goal to restore or permanently protect at least 1 million acres of lost or degraded wetlands by 2050. It requires state agencies administering grants or funds to prioritize wetland restoration projects in counties that have lost over 50% of their pre-statehood wetlands. The bill mandates annual reports starting in 2027 from the Board of Water and Soil Resources, tracking progress, identifying restored areas, future opportunities, and obstacles to meeting the goal. These reports will be submitted to legislative committees overseeing environment policy and finance.