Minnesota Statutes Natural Resources (Ch. 83A-84) § 84.975. Shoreland management grants

(1) to administer, monitor, and enforce state approved shoreland management ordinances;

(2) to adopt shoreland management ordinances consistent with statewide standards;

(3) to develop comprehensive lake by lake or river shoreland management strategies that provide a unique plan to guide activities on and adjacent to a lake or river; and

(4) to implement elements of a comprehensive lake or river management strategy.

(1) the number and classification of lakes and rivers in the jurisdiction of the local government;

(2) the extent of current shoreland development;

(3) the development trends for the lakes and rivers;

(4) the miles of lake and river shoreline;

(5) whether the shoreland management ordinance or regulation adopted by the local government meets the minimum standards established by the commissioner;

(6) the degree and effectiveness of administration, enforcement, and monitoring of the existing shoreland ordinances;

(7) the ability of the local government to finance the program or project; and

(8) the degree to which the program considers a comprehensive approach to lake or river management including land use, recreation, water levels, surface water use, fish, wildlife, and water quality that may be secondary to the other elements.