Abandoned Farms
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes abandoned farm site data collected while walking each minor watershed.
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Abandoned Farm Sites
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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Abandoned Wells
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Data Summary
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes active well information collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Abandoned Wells
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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Active Wells
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health and tracks wells using the County Well Index (CWI). Le Sueur County Environmental Services receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes active well information collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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Blue Earth County Active Well Inventory
Data: Active Wells
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Le Sueur County Active Well Inventory
Data: Wells
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Complete Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Active Wells
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Biological Monitoring
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Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP) includes biological monitoring data from phytoplankton and zooplankton analysis . MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - Diatom Assemblage Structure as an Indicator of Stream Habitat Condition in the Minnesota River Watershed includes species richness and diversity, total abundance, and biotic integrity data determined for sampled diatom assemblages. MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - Analysis of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Minnesota River Watershed includes data from the collection of qualitative and quantitative macroinvertebrate samples at 41 assessment sites within the Minnesota River main stem, tributaries, and selected minor watersheds. Macroinvertebrate communities data was used to calculate the following metrics: Species Richness, Diversity Index, Equitability Index, Macroinvertebrate Biotic Index (MBI), and Invertebrate Community Index (ICI). MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - A Fish Community Analysis of the Minnesota River Basin includes data from fish community surveys performed at each site to determine the Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI). Scatter plots and correlation analysis were used to examine relationships between IBI and QHEI for groups of sites.
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Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP)
Data: Biological Samples
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1988
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - Diatom Assemblage Structure as an Indicator of Stream Habitat Condition in the Minnesota River Watershed
Data: Biological Monitoring
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Complete
Date: 1993
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - Analysis of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Minnesota River Watershed
Data: Biological Monitoring
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date: 1992
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
MRAP Biological and Toxicological Assessment - A Fish Community Analysis of the Minnesota River Basin
Data: Biological Monitoring
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date: 1992
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Best Management Practices (BMP) Focus Projects
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Data Summary
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III iincludes data concerning best management practices (BMPs) and other conservation efforts collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: BMP Focus Projects
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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Drainage
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The Blue Earth County Assessor's Office holds hard copy files and maps of countywide public ditch systems. The Blue Earth County Water Planner holds digital data of countywide public ditch systems. The digital public drainage data and the Blue Earth County Surface Water Hydrology Atlas were developed as part of a 13 county LCMR grant completed in 1993. The Le Sueur County Auditor's Office holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems. Le Sueur County Water Planner holds digital data of countywide public ditch systems. The digital public drainage data and the Le Sueur County Surface Water Hydrology Atlas were developed as part of a 13 county LCMR grant completed in 1993.
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Blue Earth County Public Drainage Systems
Data: Public Ditch and Tile Systems
Format: GIS ARC/INFO, ArcView
Status: Complete
Date: 1993
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Assessor's Office and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Le Sueur County Public Drainage Systems
Data: Public Ditch and Tile Systems
Format: GIS ARC/INFO, ArcView
Status: Complete
Date: 1993
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Auditor's Office and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Dump Sites
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Mankato State University completed an aerial survey of landfills and dump sites in 1985. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data concerning dump sites which was collected while walking each minor watershed and through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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Blue Earth County Dump Site Inventory
Data: Aerial Dump Site Survey
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1985
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Dump Sites
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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Federal Set Aside Acres
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Data Summary
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The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Blue Earth County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Le Sueur County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP).The Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is creating a county wide inventory of current CRP acres. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data concerning acres enrolled federal set aside acres (CRP). This information was collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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Blue Earth County Federal Set Aside Acres
Data: Federal Set Aside (CRP) Acres
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Complete Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Blue Earth County
Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Blue Earth County
Le Sueur County Federal Set Aside Acres
Data: Federal Set Aside (CRP) Acres
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Le Sueur County
Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Le Sueur County
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Federal Set Aside (CRP) Acres
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Feedlots
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services maintains a countywide feedlot inventory. The feedlot inventory is continuously updated. Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning maintains a county wide feedlot inventory. The feedlot inventory is continuously updated. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data concerning livestock operations and pastures which was collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators. Reporting of feedlot runoff sites occurred while walking each minor watershed.
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Blue Earth County Feedlot Inventory
Data: County Feedlot Inventory
Format: Electronic Database/GIS ArcView
Status: Complete Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Le Sueur County Feedlot Inventory
Data: Feedlots
Format: Hard Copy File/Hard Copy Map/GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Feedlots
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Ground Water Monitoring
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services maintains records of wells tested through a countywide well testing program. Le Sueur County Environmental Services holds data from wells monitored in 1993 as part of a county wide well testing program. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from monitoring ground water in the littoral zone of the lake to determine its contribution to the eutrophication of Duck Lake. Sample analysis includes nitrates and phosphorus.
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Blue Earth County Well Testing
Data: Well Water Monitoring
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Le Sueur County Well Testing Program
Data: Well Monitoring
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Complete
Date: 1993
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Ground Water Monitoring
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Land Cover / Land Use
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Data Summary
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Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning is completing an updated countywide land cover/land use inventory. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes land cover/land use data from the Minnesota River Assessment Project (MRAP). These data were used as the base for the Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project. MRAP land cover/land use data were updated by the Blue Earth County SWCD and mapped by the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a land use/land cover survey mapped by the MPCA in 1994 using data collected by Le Sueur and Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data from a land use map developed for each minor watershed. Each map included water bodies, farmsteads, cropping patterns, agricultural and conservation program lands, unique areas, roads, drainage ditches, conservation practices and data collected while walking through each minor watershed and conducting landowner/operator interviews. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level IV (Aerial Photography Study) includes land cover/land use information obtained through large scale color infrared (CIR) aerial photography.
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Le Sueur County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory
Data: Land Cover/Land Use
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Land Cover/Land Use
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Land Cover/Land Use
Format: GIS Other
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth and Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Land Cover/Land Use
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level IV (Aerial Photography Study)
Data: Land Cover/Land Use
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No county wide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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Manure Application Acres
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of manure applied acres which are associated with permitted feedlots. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes manure application data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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Blue Earth County Manure Application Inventory
Data: Manure Applied Acres
Format: GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Manure Application
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Le Sueur County: No county wide data available or inventoried.
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Last update 2/99
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On Site Septic Systems
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services maintains a countywide septic system inventory. Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning maintains a countywide inventory of permitted septic systems. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a study of Duck Lake septic systems completed by the Blue Earth County Environmental Services during 1990 -1991. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a septic system survey of the shoreland zoned area and those residences within 1000 feet of it. This survey was conducted by the Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Office MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes on site septic system data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators. Reporting of septic tanks outlets occurred while walking each minor watershed.
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Blue Earth County On Site System Septic Inventory
Data: On Site Septic Systems
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Ongoing
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Le Sueur County On Site Septic System Inventory
Data: Permitted On Site Septic Systems
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Ongoing
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: On Site Septic Systems
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: On Site Septic Systems
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: On Site Septic Systems
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Last update 2/99
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Other
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No additional comments.
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Precipitation Monitoring
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Le Sueur County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes precipitation monitoring data. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes precipitation data collected from 1992 - 1994. SCMCCWPP sponsors a volunteer rain guage reader network. This volunteer rain guage reader network reports daily precipitation during the growing season (May through September) to their county Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). These data are sent to the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato, for entry into the Minnesota State Climatology database and for generation of contour precipitation maps. These data have been collected since 1992.
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Blue Earth County Precipitation Monitoring Network
Data: Daily Precipitation
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and volunteer rain guage readers
Le Sueur County Precipitation Monitoring Network
Data: Daily Precipitation
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and volunteer rain guage readers
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Precipitation Monitoring
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Precipitation Monitoring
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
SCMCCWPP Volunteer Rain Guage Reader Network
Data: Daily Precipitation
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Thirteen County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and volunteer rain guage readers
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Go to the Minnesota State Climatology Web Site for historical precipitation data.
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Recreation and Natural Areas
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Data Summary
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Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from recreation and natural areas mapped by the MPCA in 1994. A Wildlife Habitat GIS map was created for the Lake Washington CWP Project area in 1994 by the MPCA.
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Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Recreation and Natural Areas
Format: GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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State Set Aside Acres
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Data Summary
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The Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres (RIM). The Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is in the process of creating a county wide inventory of current RIM acres. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators about acres enrolled in state set aside (RIM).
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Blue Earth County State Set Aside Acres
Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM)
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Complete Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Le Sueur County State Set Aside Acres
Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM)
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM)
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Sealed Wells
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Blue Earth County Environmental Services maintains records of wells sealed in the county. The Blue Earth County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains records of wells sealed through a low-interest loan program for sealing abandoned wells. Le Sueur County Environmental Services maintains records of wells sealed through countywide cost share programs for sealing abandoned wells. The inventory include wells sealed in 1991-93 and 1994-96. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes sealed well information collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
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Blue Earth County Sealed Well Inventory
Data: Sealed Wells
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Current
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Le Sueur County Sealed Well Inventory
Data: Sealed Wells
Format: Electronic Database
Status: Complete
Date: 1996
Source (contact): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Sealed Wells
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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No additional comments.
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Surface Water Quality Monitoring
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No surface water quality monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed. No surface water quality monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed. Lake Ballantyne - Lake Assessment Project (LAP) includes surface water quality data collected five times from two in-lake sites for baseline conditions during the 1994 sampling season. Sample analysis includes total phosphorus, total kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite-nitrogen, chloride, suspended solids, total suspended inorganic solids, alkalinity, color and turbidity. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes surface water quality data from in-flow and in-stream water quality samples collected during storm event and baseline flow conditions in 1991. Sample analysis includes the following parameters: Nitrite/Nitrate, Ammonia, Soluble Phosphorus, Ortho-Phosphorus, Total Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Sediment Loss on Ignition, Chloride, Fecal Coliform Bacteria, Chlorophyll (a), Alkalinity, Total Suspended Solids, Total Suspended Volatile Solids, and pH.Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP) includes surface water quality data collected from two in-lake sites four times during the summer of 1998. Sample analysis includes nutrients (total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite-nitrogen), color, solids, pH, conductivity, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorophyll, temperature, dissolved oxygen profile, and secchi disk readings.Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes surface water quality data collected bi-weekly at in-lake sites during the 1994 sampling season. Analysis included the following parameters: Nitrite/Nitrate, Ammonia, Ortho-Phosphorus, Total Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Chloride, Alkalinity, Turbidity, and pH. Collection of in-flow water quality samples occurred for storm event and baseline conditions during the 1994 sampling season. Analysis included the following parameters: Total Phosphorus, Soluble Phosphorus, Nitrite/Nitrate, Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Volatile Solids.Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase II - Implementation (CWP) includes in-stream and in-lake surface water quality data collected during the 1997 and 1998 sampling seasons.
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Lake Ballantyne - Lake Assessment Project (LAP)
Data: Surface Water Quality Monitoring
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: In-Flow And In-Stream Water Quality
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP)
Data: In-lake Water Quality
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1988
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: In-flow and In-lake Water Quality
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase II - Implementation (CWP)
Data: In-stream and In-lake Surface Water Quality
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services and Water Resources Center
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Surface Water Quantity (Flow) Monitoring
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Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes flow, stage, and lake level data collected during storm events and baseline conditions in 1992. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes baseline and storm event surface water quantity data collected during the 1994 sampling season. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase II - Implementation (CWP) includes baseline and storm event surface water quantity data collected during the 1997 and 1998 sampling seasons.
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Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Flow, Stage and Lake Level Readings
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Baseline and Storm Event Surface Water Quantity
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase II - Implementation (CWP)
Data: Baseline and Storm Event Surface Water Quantity
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Le Sueur County Environmental Services and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Storage Tanks
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Data Summary
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators about underground storage tanks.
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MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Underground Storage Tanks
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Watershed Assessment
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Data Summary
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Lake Ballantyne - Lake Assessment Project (LAP) includes data from a watershed assessment which uses the Minnesota Lake Eutrophication Analysis Procedure (MINLEAP) model to assess changes in the quality of the lake resulting from altered nutrient inputs or altered flow. The model incorporates water quality, point source pollution potential, land cover/land use, inflow and outflow data in the assessment. Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a watershed assessment of the Duck Lake subshed of minor watershed 28033. Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP) includes data from a watershed assessment which uses two lake water quality models, MINLEAP and Reckow and Simpson to estimated water quality based on the morphometry and watershed characteristics of Duck Lake. Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a watershed assessment completed by the MPCA using information collected by Blue Earth and Le Sueur Counties, the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and other contributors. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level II includes data from an evaluation of the magnitude of nonpoint source pollution in these ten minor watersheds. The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service completed this evaluation using computer models. The AGNPS (Agricultural Non-point Source Pollution Model) model is used to simulate sediment loading under present conditions, along with three sediment management alternatives (SED MGT- 1, SED MGT- 2, SED MGT- 3). The GLEAMS (Groundwater Loading Effects of Agricultural Management Systems) model is used in determining levels for present conditions and nutrient management alternatives (NUT MGT-1, NUT MGT-2) using the nutrient evaluations. Input data for Land cover/Land use originated from the Minnesota River Assessment Project (MRAP) Land Use Level III. Climate records were gathered from the closest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Weather Station to establish a 30 year (1961-1990) annual precipitation average for each minor watershed. Evaluated minor watersheds are located within the Blue Earth, Watonwan, and Le Sueur Major Watersheds. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data from watershed assessments completed for each minor watershed. Each assessment is composed of five steps: walking each individual watershed, conducting landowner/operator interviews, land use map development, erodible soil map development, and data base development.
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Lake Ballantyne - Lake Assessment Project (LAP)
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Duck Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pedigree (originator): Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Duck Lake - Lake Assessment Project (LAP)
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1988
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date: 1995
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level II
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date: 1993
Source (contact): Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III
Data: Watershed Assessment
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Blue Earth County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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Wetlands
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Data Summary
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Blue Earth County completed a county wide wet area inventory in 1998 to identify potential wetland restoration sites. This inventory was created from 1993 aerial photos.
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from drained wetlands identified in the project area in 1995.
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data from DNR designated wetlands used in the land cover/land use assessment.
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Blue Earth County Wet Area Inventory
Data: Potential Wetland Restoration Areas
Format: Hard Copy File/GIS ArcView
Status: Complete
Date: 1998
Source (contact): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator): Blue Earth County Environmental Services
Lake Washington Water Quality Improvement Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data: Drained Wetlands
Format: GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1994
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III Wetlands
Data: Wetlands
Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map/GIS ARC/INFO
Status: Complete
Date: 1991
Source (contact): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator): County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Le Sueur County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
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DISCLAIMER
These data have been inventoried by the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Although every effort has been made to validate data, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the Water Resources Center as to the accuracy of the database; nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty. The Water Resources Center continues to update and correct data as necessary.
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