Outdoor heritage fund; prior appropriations extended and modified, and money appropriated.

This bill directs approximately $189 million from Minnesota's outdoor heritage fund to support conservation projects for prairies and wildlife habitats over the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The funding is allocated to specific initiatives including the RIM Grasslands Reserve, wildlife management area acquisitions, and land purchases for the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Money will be distributed to state agencies and partner organizations like Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and The Nature Conservancy to acquire land, establish conservation easements, and restore native habitats. The bill prioritizes acquiring lands eligible for the native prairie bank or those adjacent to protected prairie areas, with some funds designated for monitoring and enforcement.