Rep. Steve Elkins

A “Yes” vote means adopting changes to increase efficiency in the permitting process to allow Minnesota to build out its clean energy grid to meet the new 2040 clean energy goals and provide funds for water cleanup and climate-smart projects and practices in the agriculture and energy sectors. 

A “Yes” vote means Minnesota will begin to reduce our waste stream and make new investments in clean drinking water projects and PFAS remediation, community tree planting grants, and more programs that protect and preserve our natural resources.

A “Yes” vote means approving the recommended funding for projects that will help Minnesotans have more access to the Great Outdoors, provide clean drinking water, support water decontamination efforts, and celebrate the diverse history and people of Minnesota.

A “Yes” vote means adopting these policy changes to allow DNR to better protect and preserve Minnesota’s water, land, and natural resources for present and future generations.