Legislature receives Legacy report

By Judy Erickson, Government Relations Director

The House Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division and the Senate Parks and Trails Subcommittee held hearings in March to receive updates on the outcomes and expenditures from the Legacy Funding.

The DNR’s report for their portion of the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund was well received by both committees.

DNR Parks & Trails were charged with a number of key strategic objectives in the Outdoor and Heritage Law. These objectives included: connecting people to the outdoors, accelerating natural resource management and accelerating facility maintenance and rehabilitation. Many projects and initiatives were implemented immediately, while others required strategic prioritization, planning and design. As we head into spring, on-the-ground construction, maintenance, natural resource work, and activities for visitors will increase dramatically. The Parks and Trails Division has established measurable outcomes and transparent reporting processes for all Parks and Trails Legacy Fund efforts.

Download a copy of the report here