Local government cooperating to protect groundwater
- Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul (United States)
In the early 1980's, Minnesota policymakers worked to establish a cooperative local-state effort in southeastern Minnesota to protect groundwater. Two task forces were formed for the purpose of considering new or stronger regulations concerning sinkholes, water wells, individual sewage systems, feedlots, erosion control and solid waste. The Comprehensive Local Water Planning Act was passed in 1985. Plan preparation is voluntary and the process is flexible. Each county develops its own plan but it must coordinate with other affected local entities. The plan must address groundwater and surface water and related issues, soil erosion, and special geologic conditions. It requires public participation in plan development. The newly developed Minnesota Ground Water Protection Act of 1989 strengthens Minnesota's groundwater policy framework; protects drinking water supplies; provides for education, research, monitoring, and information management; improves control of pollution sources; and provides a key role for local government. Local government has proven to be a valuable partner in the task of protecting groundwater resources. It is close to the people, has broad land use and health authorities and uses of the water.
- OSTI ID:
- 6827587
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; (United States) Vol. 45:2; ISSN 0022-4561; ISSN JSWCA3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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