Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 26028

Feedlots
Ground Water Monitoring
Land Cover/Land Use
Manure Application Acres
On Site Septic Systems
Other
Precipitation Monitoring
Recreation and Natural Areas

Sealed Wells
State Set Aside Acres
Storage Tanks
Surface Water Quality Monitoring
Surface Water Quantity (Flow) Monitoring
Watershed Assessment
Wetlands

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Abandoned Farms

Data Summary	Pope County Environmental Services is completing a countywide abandoned farm site inventory.
Data Description	Pope County Abandoned Farm Site Inventory Data: Abandoned Farm Sites Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Environmental Services
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Abandoned Wells

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Environmental Services maintains a partial inventory of abandoned wells located in densely populated townships in the county. Swift County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of abandoned wells.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Abandoned Well Inventory Data: Abandoned Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Swift County Abandoned Well Inventory Data: Abandoned Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Swift County Environmental Services
Comments	Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Active Wells

Data Summary	The Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Active Well Inventory Data: Active Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Swift County Active Well Inventory Data: Active Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Comments	Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Biological Monitoring

Data Summary	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.
Data Description	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)
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Best Management Practices (BMP) Focus Projects

Data Summary	The Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner offered a countywide cost share program for the use of no-till conservation practices in 1994-95.
Data Description	Swift County No Till Conservation Program Data: No-Till Conservation Practices Format: Hard Copy File Status: Complete Date: 1995 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner Pedigree (originator): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Drainage

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Public Works holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems. The county is creating countywide digital ditch data in GIS ArcView. The Pope County Auditor's Office holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems. The Swift County Parks, Drainage and Wetlands Office holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditches Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1999 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Public Works Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Public Works Pope County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditch Systems Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1999 Source (contact): Pope County Auditor's Office Pedigree (originator): Pope County Auditor's Office Swift County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditch Systems Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1999 Source (contact): Swift County Parks, Drainage and Wetlands Office Pedigree (originator): Swift County Parks, Drainage and Wetlands Office
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Dump Sites

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Environmental Services is creating a countywide inventory of clandestine dumps, sanitary landfills and demolition landfills. Pope County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of dump sites. Swift County Environmental Services completed a countywide inventory of municipal and township dumps in 1992.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Dump Site Inventory Data: Dump and Landfill Sites Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pope County Dump Site Inventory Data: Dump Sites Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Environmental Services Swift County Dump Site Inventory Data: Municipal and Township Dump Sites Format: Hard Copy File Status: Complete Date: 1992 Source (contact): Swift County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Swift County Environmental Services
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Federal Set Aside Acres

Data Summary	The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Kandiyohi County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Pope County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Swift County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP).
Data Description	Kandiyohi 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), Kandiyohi County Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Kandiyohi County Pope 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), Pope County Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pope County Swift 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), Swift County Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Swift County
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Feedlots

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Environmental Services maintains a countywide, Level I feedlot inventory. Pope County Environmental Services maintains a countywide Level III feedlot inventory. The feedlot inventory is continuously updated. The feedlot data is being entered into GIS. Swift County completed a countywide windshield survey of feedlots in 1988.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Feedlot Inventory Data: Feedlots Format: GIS ArcView Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pope County Feedlot Inventory Data: Feedlots Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Swift County Feedlot Windshield Survey Data: Feedlots Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1988 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Ground Water Monitoring

Data Summary	Pope County Environmental Services offered a countywide well water testing program in 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1998.
Data Description	Pope County Well Water Testing Data: Well Water Testing Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Environmental Services
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Land Cover / Land Use

Data Summary	The Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are completing a countywide land cover/land use inventory. The Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner completed a countywide land use/land cover inventory in 1996.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory Data: Land Cover/Land Use Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Swift County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory Data: Land Cover/Land Use Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1996 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner Pedigree (originator): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Water Planner
Comments	Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Manure Application Acres

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County participates in the University of Minnesota Manure Project. Pope County is part of the University of Minnesota Manure Management Project. Swift County is part of the University of Minnesota Manure Management Project.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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On Site Septic Systems

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of permitted septic systems. Pope County Environmental Services is inventorying permitted septic systems in the shoreland zone of the county. Swift County Planning and Zoning maintains a countywide permitted septic system inventory.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County On Site Septic System Inventory Data: Permitted Septic Systems Format: Hard Copy File Status: Ongoing Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pope County Shoreland Permitted On Site Septic Systems Data: Permitted On Site Septic Systems Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Environmental Services Swift County Permitted On Site Septic System Inventory Data: Permitted On Site Septic Systems Format: Hard Copy File Status: Ongoing Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Swift County Environmental Services
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Other

Data Summary
Data Description
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Precipitation Monitoring

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Pope County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Swift County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pope County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Swift County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	Go to the Minnesota State Climatology Web Site for historical precipitation data.
	Last update 2/99
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Recreation and Natural Areas

Data Summary	No recreation and natural area data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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State Set Aside Acres

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres. Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres. Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County State Set Aside Acres Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM) Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pope County State Set Aside Acres Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM) Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Swift County State Set Aside Acres Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM) Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Sealed Wells

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Environmental Services maintains records of wells sealed through a countywide cost share program for sealing abandoned wells. Pope County Environmental Services maintains records of wells sealed through a countywide cost share program for sealing abandoned wells. The Swift County Water Planner maintains records of wells sealed through a countywide cost share program for sealing abandoned wells.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Sealed Well Program Data: Sealed Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Environmental Services Pope County Sealed Well Inventory Data: Sealed Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Pope County Environmental Services Swift County Sealed Well Inventory Data: Sealed Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Swift County Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Swift County Environmental Services
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Surface Water Quality Monitoring

Data Summary	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. No surface water quality monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Surface Water Quantity (Flow) Monitoring

Data Summary	No surface water quantity (flow) monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Storage Tanks

Data Summary	No storage tank data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Watershed Assessment

Data Summary	No watershed assessment data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Kandiyohi County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Pope County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Wetlands

Data Summary	Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Services completed a countywide drained wetland inventory in 1992. The Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide drained wetland inventory and maintains records of the acres in the WCA wetland bank.
Data Description	Kandiyohi County Drained Wetland Inventory Data: Drained Wetlands Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1992 Source (contact): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Services Pedigree (originator): Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Services Pope County Drained Wetland Inventory Data: Drained Wetlands Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	Swift County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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List of Minor Watershed 26028 Projects

Minnesota River Assessment Project (MRAP): Biological and Toxicological Assessment - A Fish Community Analysis of the Minnesota River Basin

Chippewa River Watershed Project (CRWP), Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)

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