Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 29065

Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 29065



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Abandoned Farm Sites
Abandoned Wells
Active Wells
Biological Monitoring
BMP Focus Projects
Drainage
Dump Sites
Federal Set Aside Acres
 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 Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a countywide inventory of abandoned farm sites in 1998.
Data Description Redwood County Abandoned Farm Site Inventory
Data:   Abandoned Farm Sites
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Abandoned Wells

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services completed a public survey of abandoned wells in 1992.
Data Description Cottonwood County Partial Abandoned Well Inventory
Data:   Abandoned Wells
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1992
Source (contact):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Comments Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Active Wells

Data Summary The Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health. The SWCD maps the wells drilled since 1995.
Data Description Cottonwood County Active Well Inventory
Data:   Active Wells
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):  Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Redwood County Active Well Inventory
Data:   Active Wells
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Comments No additional comments.
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 Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Best Management Practices (BMP) Focus Projects

Data Summary The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) administers a countywide filter strip program funded through local water planning. Cottonwood River Watershed - Conservation Priority Area (EQIP Program) includes data concerning acres enrolled in EQIP for individual creek or stream watersheds which have been designated as priority management areas within the Cottonwood River Major Watershed.
Data Description Redwood County Filter Strip Program
Data:   Filter Strips
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Cottonwood River Watershed - Conservation Priority Area (EQIP Program)
Data:   EQIP Acres
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date:  1999
Source (contact):   Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Cottonwood, Murray, Redwood, and Lyon Counties
Pedigree (originator):  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Cottonwood, Murray, Redwood, and Lyon Counties
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Drainage

Data Summary The Cottonwood County Auditor's Office holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems. Cottonwood County Water Planner holds digital data of countywide public ditch systems. The digital public drainage data and the Cottonwood County Surface Water Hydrology Atlas were developed as part of a 13 county LCMR grant completed in 1993. The Redwood County Auditor's Office holds countywide files of public ditch systems. The Redwood County Environmental Office holds countywide maps of public ditch systems.
Data Description Cottonwood 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):  Cottonwood County Auditor's Office and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Redwood County Public Drainage Systems
Data:   Public Ditch Systems
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1999
Source (contact):   Redwood County Auditor's Office and Environmental Office
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Auditor's Office and Environmental Office
Comments No additional comments
Last update 2/99
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Dump Sites

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of known dumps. The Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Redwood County Environmental Office are in the process of completing a land use survey that includes dump sites.
Data Description Cottonwood County Dump Site Inventory
Data:   Dump Sites
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services

Redwood County Land Use Survey
Data:   Dump Sites
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office
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 Cottonwood County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Redwood County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP).
Data Description Cottonwood County Federal Set Aside Acres
Data:   Federal Set Aside (CRP) Acres
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Complete Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Cottonwood County
Pedigree (originator):  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Cottonwood County

Redwood 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), Redwood County
Pedigree (originator):  Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Redwood County
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99
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Feedlots

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services maintains a countywide feedlot inventory. This inventory is continuously updated. The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office are creating a countywide feedlot inventory. Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes data from a partial feedlot inventory completed in 1998. The inventory includes feedlot information from Redwood, Cottonwood, and Brown Counties.
Data Description Cottonwood County Feedlot Inventory
Data:   Feedlots
Format:  Electronic Database/GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services

Redwood County Feedlot Inventory
Data:   Feedlots
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map/GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office

Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data:   Feedlot Inventory
Format:  GIS ArcView
Status: Complete
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood, Cottonwood, and Brown Counties and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99
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Ground Water Monitoring

Data Summary The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) conducted a baseline inventory of ground water in 1990 by testing 459 wells for nitrates, bacteria and other parameters. The county continues to monitor 30 wells for nitrates.
Data Description Redwood County Ground Water Monitoring
Data:   Nitrates in Ground Water
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Ongoing
Date:  1998
Source (contact):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Land Cover / Land Use

Data Summary The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office are completing a countywide land cover/land use survey by township. The survey locates building sites and other structures on copies of FSA section aerial photos.
Data Description Redwood County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory
Data:   Land Cover/Land Use
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Environmental Office
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Manure Application Acres

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services is creating a countywide inventory of manure applied acres.
Data Description Cottonwood County Manure Applied Acres Inventory
Data:   Manure Applied Acres
Format:  Hard Copy Map/GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Comments Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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On Site Septic Systems

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services maintains a countywide inventory of permitted septics. The Redwood County Environmental Office maintains a countywide permitted septic system inventory.
Data Description Cottonwood County On Site Septic Systems Inventory
Data:   On Site Septic Systems
Format:  Electronic Database/GIS ArcView
Status: In Progress
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services

Redwood County Permitted On Site Septic System Inventory
Data:   Permitted On Site Septic Systems
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Ongoing
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Environmental Office
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Environmental Office
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 Cottonwood County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Redwood County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. 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.
Data Description Cottonwood 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):  Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and volunteer rain guage readers

Redwood County Precipitation Monitoring Network
Data:   Daily Precipitation
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

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
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 Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) included information about countywide recreation and natural areas in the 1996 Redwood County Water Plan.
Data Description Redwood County Recreation and Natural Area Mapping
Data:   Recreation and Natural Areas
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1996
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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State Set Aside Acres

Data Summary Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres (RIM). The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres.
Data Description Cottonwood County State Set Aside Acres
Data:   State Set Aside Acres (RIM)
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Complete Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Redwood County State Set Aside Acres
Data:   State Set Aside Acres (RIM)
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99
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Sealed Wells

Data Summary Cottonwood County Environmental Services maintains records of wells sealed through a countywide cost share program. The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains records of wells sealed through a countywide cost share program for the sealing of abandoned wells. The inventory include wells sealed since 1988.
Data Description Cottonwood County Sealed Well Inventory
Data:   Sealed Wells
Format:  GIS ArcView
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Cottonwood County Environmental Services
Pedigree (originator):  Cottonwood County Environmental Services

Redwood County Sealed Well Inventory
Data:   Sealed Wells
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99
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Surface Water Quality Monitoring

Data Summary Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes surface water quality data collected from ten sites in the Cottonwood River Watershed in 1997 and five sites in 1998. Collection of storm event and baseline samples occurred using automated samplers and grab sample techniques. Sample analysis includes the following parameters: Total Suspended Solids, Total Suspended Volatile Solids, Ammonia, Nitrate/Nitrite-Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Phosphate, Total Phosphorus, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, and Fecal Streptococci. Parameters measured in the field include Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, and pH.
Data Description Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data:   Surface Water Quality Monitoring
Format:  Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Surface Water Quantity (Flow) Monitoring

Data Summary Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) includes surface water quantity data collected from sampling sites during 1997 and 1998 sampling seasons using automated flow monitors and manual discharge measurements.
Data Description Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data:   Surface Water Quanity Monitoring
Format:  Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Pedigree (originator):  U. S. Geologic Survey (USGS) and Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Storage Tanks

Data Summary The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed an inventory of countywide permitted underground storage tanks in 1996.
Data Description Redwood County Permitted Underground Storage Tanks Inventory
Data:   Permitted Underground Storage Tanks
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Complete
Date:  1996
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Watershed Assessment

Data Summary Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP) is completing a watershed assessment for this project using the Geographic Information System (GIS), the Tailored Integrated Stream/Watershed Assessment (TISWA) and a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Survey from 1989.
Data Description Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)
Data:   Watershed Assessment
Format:  Electronic Database
Status: In Progress
Date:  1999
Source (contact):   Redwood, Cottonwood, Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Pedigree (originator):  RCRCA, MPCA, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Redwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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Wetlands

Data Summary The Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains an inventory of restored wetlands that have been restored since 1986.
Data Description Redwood County Restored Wetland Inventory
Data:   Restored Wetlands
Format:  Hard Copy File
Status: Current
Date:  1998
Source (contact):   Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Pedigree (originator):  Redwood County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments Cottonwood County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
Last update 2/99
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List of Minor Watershed 29065 Projects
Minnesota River Assessment Project (MRAP): Biological and Toxicological Assessment - A Fish Community Analysis of the Minnesota River Basin

Cottonwood River Restoration Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)

Cottonwood River Watershed - Conservation Priority Area (EQIP Program)

South Central Minnesota Comprehensive County Water Planning Project (SCMCCWPP) Volunteer Rain Gage Reader Network


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