Buffer Law

The Minnesota Buffer Law was signed into law in 2015. The law requires perennial vegetation be implemented along all public waters and public ditches. 

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Public Waters require a 50 foot buffer to be implemented by November 1st, 2017.

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Public Ditches require a 16.5 foot buffer to be implemented by November 1st, 2018.

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The DNR has created the buffer protection map that can viewed here. 

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The Freeborn SWCD Monitoring Plan can be found here.

Wondering if you are required to install a buffer? Check out the buffer map provided by the DNR at http://arcgis.dnr.state.mn.us/gis/buffersviewer/ or stop down at the office to speak with a technician!