The Mississippi Headwaters Board (MHB) Comprehensive Plan (Plan) has been updated in order to comply with the provisions of the Plan as referenced by MN Statutes 103F.361-377, and to address annexation by municipalities, the use of new technologies, and the increased needs of the region. The 2002 MHB Comprehensive Plan is divided into three parts including Administration and Authority, MHB Management Objectives, and MHB Standards. The 2002 Plan essentially maintains the same restrictions and protections as the previous Plans, but has been streamlined for ease of implementation. In addition, checklists are being developed. All information will be placed on the MHB website for easy access. The Comprehensive Plan will be in effect July 1, 2002.

These changes were the result of meetings of the MHB Plan Revision Task Force, which met on October 15, 1999, December 10, 1999, June 23, 2000, and July 26, 2000. The Mississippi Headwaters Advisory Committee also reviewed and provided comment at their meetings held on January 21, 2000, February 15, 2000, April 13, 2000, May 11, 2000, July 13, 2000, August 10, 2000, November 30, 2000, February 16, 2001, May 3, 2001, and October 2, 2001. The Task Force delegated additional refinement of the language to a group of Planners represented by the Planning and Zoning Office personnel from the eight MHB counties. The Planners met on March 2, 2001, March 23, 2001 and April 20, 2001. A list of the Task Force meeting participants and Planners is available upon request.

View a Summary of changes to the Plan

View a copy of the revised 2002 Plan

View a copy of the original 1992 Plan

Forest Management Plan Checklist