2020 State Water Plan: Water and Climate

The purpose of the 2020 State Water Plan is to establish a framework for aligning state agencies, legislative
priorities, and local government policy, programs and actions for the coming decade. EQB developed this plan
to set an agenda for tackling the stubborn and complex water problems that climate change will intensify for
Minnesotans. In preparation for this report, EQB convened state agencies, met with over 250 people from
44 public and private organizations, and conducted two informal surveys to learn about concerns related to
water and climate and thoughts on what actions local and state government should take. The plan defines goals,
strategies and actions. It highlights key water issues related to climate, but it is not an exhaustive list of the
challenges we face or the solutions to implement. Ideas set forth in this plan can help establish priorities and
inform decision-making, and they underscore the need to take actions with multiple benefits across several goals
to move beyond our current trajectory.