Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,523,464
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,211,340
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,035,420
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,255,197
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,146,426
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,417,177
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,406,456
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,456,863
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,438,933
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$803,121
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$823,500
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$570,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$595,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Start Date
July 2011
Activity Type
Analysis/Interpretation
Fund Administration
Planning
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

About the Issue

Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,523,464
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)
Appropriation Language

$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,211,340
Number of full time equivalents funded
16.2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY23, Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have:  1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;  2. Invasive Species Detection  Prevention and Control;  3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)
Appropriation Language

$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,035,420
Number of full time equivalents funded
16.6
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY22 Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY22, Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have:  1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;  2. Invasive Species Detection  Prevention  and Control;  3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,255,197
Number of full time equivalents funded
14
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY21 Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,146,426
Number of full time equivalents funded
15.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 20 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY20 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,417,177
Number of full time equivalents funded
15.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 19 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 19 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,406,456
Number of full time equivalents funded
13.4
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 18 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 18 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,456,863
Number of full time equivalents funded
10.6
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 17 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 17 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,438,933
Direct expenses
$450,409
Administration costs
$988,524
Number of full time equivalents funded
15.65
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 16 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 16 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'):
1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;
2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control;
3. Landscape Reconstruction;
4. Prescribed Burning;
5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas;
6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and
7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks.
(see individual programs for accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$803,121
Number of full time equivalents funded
20.4
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$823,500
Number of full time equivalents funded
20.4
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$570,000
Direct expenses
$6,300,900
Administration costs
$570,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
7.73
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$595,000
Direct expenses
$6,393,750
Administration costs
$595,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
7.73
Project Manager
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Leversedge
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State
MN
Phone
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Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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