Parks and trails fund appropriation

SF 1039 appropriates $25.8 million for 2026 and $26.9 million for 2027 from the parks and trails fund to the commissioner of natural resources for state parks, recreation areas, and trails. It also allocates $12.9 million for 2026 and $13.46 million for 2027 for regional park and trail grants outside the metro area, requiring projects to meet regional significance criteria and align with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks Commission's strategic plan. Additionally, $652,000 for 2026 and $679,000 for 2027 funds coordination between agencies, web improvements, and the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. The bill extends project funding deadlines for specific trails like the Cannon Valley Trail and Spirit Mountain Recreation Area through June 2027. This bill directs existing fund resources to park maintenance, land acquisition, regional projects, and administrative coordination without creating new policy.