Issue Position: Water

Issue Position

Groundwater sustainability & White Bear Lake levels
I am the bipartisan leader addressing our water problems.

Restoring White Bear Lake and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the northeast metropolitan region are among my top priorities. By working collaboratively with area residents, the business community, local elected officials, and government agencies, I am making progress toward solving our water shortages.

I played a key role in securing funding to study potential solutions, establish a level playing field for all water users, strengthen enforcement of water permits, and improve water monitoring and analysis.

We have made great progress in addressing our local water shortages. But there is more work to be done. It's time for action to bring our water levels up. Permanently.

-- Peter Fischer

*The League of Minnesota Cities named me a 'Legislator of Distinction' in 2013 and 2014 for putting a major focus on restoring White Bear Lake and ensuring sustainable supplies of water for communities throughout Minnesota.
*I led a bipartisan group to address regional water issues to keep our communities up to date about what the legislature is doing to protect our water supply.
*I was chief author of the bipartisan Legislative Water Commission bill. As a member of this newly created commission, I am charged with informing the legislature about the latest water sustainability strategies and making policy recommendations to ensure sustainable supplies of water in Minnesota.

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