Outdoor recreation is central to Minnesota's identity, fundamental to our economy, and essential for our health and quality of life.
The transformative Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments will help ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests enjoy a world-class recreation system, whatever outdoor experience they choose.
Read about progress on Get Out MORE projects in 2024 here: 2024 annual progress report on Get Out MORE expenditures
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Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen talks about how Get Out MORE investments will improve Minnesotans' experiences on public lands and waters.
In January 2024, the DNR announced a full programmatic framework to guide how and where the funding will be allocated in the key areas that Get Out MORE investments are focused.
The $150 million Get Out MORE investment centers on five key areas:
$35.4 million will go toward more than 100 access and accessibility projects throughout the state.
The $9.5 million investment focus on updating the camping infrastructure and experiences at Minneopa and Myre-Big Island state parks.
$60 million will go toward a state-of-the-art fish hatchery system, increased fish production, along with enhancing shore fishing sites and opportunities.
$35 million investment will make public water accesses accessible to all users, meet the needs of modern watercraft and improve protection of public waters.
$10 million investment includes 10 dam removal/modification projects and five culvert replacements.
An overview factsheet is also available here.
As we continue to implement Get Out MORE investments over the next five-to-six years, we will update this site with more videos and information on the progress of specific projects. #GetOutMORE