Legislation

Legislation: Wild, Scenic & Recreational Rivers

Minnesota's Wild & Scenic Rivers Act was established in 1973 to protect Minnesota's outstanding river resources. This legislation mandates the Department of Natural Resources to develop standards and criteria for the preservation, protection, and management of designated rivers. Each riverway has its own management plan incorporating the general standards for minimum lot size, setback from water, approved land uses, etc., as well as specific strategies to maintain the unique values for which the river was originally designated.

See also: Minnesota Statutes 1999 - Chapter 103F: Protection of Water Resources sections (103F.305 - 103F.351)

1997 Minnesota Rules Chapter 6105 - Wild, Scenic & Recreational Rivers

This legislative document contains the complete rules for Minnesota rivers designated under the state Wild & Scenic Rivers Program. Topics are organized by sub-section. See "General policy and purpose" sub-sections for standard rules pertaining to all designated rivers, sub-sections 6105.0300-6105.0550 for information on the St. Croix River, or click on individual rivers below for specific management information.

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