Does the Minnesota Buffer Law require that you add buffers to your property?

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We offer technical assistance to help design your buffer and offer $200 per acre for cool season grass buffers and $500 per acre for native grass buffers.  Even if you are not required to put in a buffer, they are still a beneficial option for many farmers.  Buffers that are not required by the buffer law are eligible for a $300 per acre incentive.

 

The Scott SWCD performs routine compliance checks at least once every three years on all parcels in Scott County subject to the buffer requirements.

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More information on the Minnesota Buffer law can be found here.

 

The buffer map and answers to common buffer questions are available here.