LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES (LCCMR)
The LCCMR is made up of 17 members: 5 Senators, 5 Representatives, 5 citizens appointed by the governor, 1 citizen appointed by the Senate, and 1 citizen appointed by the House. The function of the LCCMR is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). These projects help maintain and enhance Minnesota's environment and natural resources. The LCCMR developed from a program initiated in 1963. Since 1963, over $735 million has been appropriated to more than 1,700 projects recommended to the legislature by the Commission to protect and enhance Minnesota's environment and natural resources.
- Susan Thornton, Director
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About the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF): In 1988, 77% of Minnesota voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing the ENRTF (Article XI, Sec. 14) - a constitutionally dedicated fund that originates from a combination of Minnesota State Lottery proceeds and investment income. The purpose of the ENRTF is to provide a long-term, consistent, and stable source of funding for activities that protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota's "air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources" for the benefit of current citizens and future generations. Since 1991, the ENRTF has provided more than $360 million to more than 800 projects around the state. |
Quick Links to Important Information
2012-2013 ENRTF Proposals Received
In response to the 2012-2013 Request for Proposal (RFP), due April 6, 2012, 169 proposals requesting a total of approximately $155 million were received by the LCCMR. Approximately $34 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund is currently expected to be available for funding recommendations to the 2013 Legislature for projects to begin July 1, 2013. Proposals are available to be viewed:
Visit the 2012-2013 Proposal & Funding Process main page for additional information. The next Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued in January 2013 for funds available July 1, 2014.
LCCMR's 2009-10 Biennial Report covering LCCMR activities during calendar years 2009 and 2010. The LCCMR's next biennial report, covering the period of calendar years 2011 and 2012, will be issued by January 15, 2013.
Interactive mapping tool for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funded fee title and conservation easement land acquisitions going back to calendar year 2005. The map can be used to locate parcels and get parcel details.
LCCMR Six-Year Strategic Plan and Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan
- LCCMR Six-Year Strategic Plan for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund - Adopted January 16, 2009
- Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan: A comprehensive inventory and assessment of Minnesota's environment and natural resources that identifies critical issues and trends affecting Minnesota's environment and natural resources and provides recommendations for strategies to best address these issues and trends.
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