Fishing in the neighborhood program appropriation

This bill appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the game and fish fund to expand the "Fishing in the Neighborhood" program. The funds will be used by the commissioner of natural resources to extend the program to counties and cities across Minnesota. The program aims to increase angling opportunities for children, raise public awareness about fishing, and promote environmental stewardship. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting local communities and youth through expanded access to fishing initiatives.