Hydrologic Atlases
| Data Summary |
The US Geological Survey produces the Hydrologic Atlas Series which details sub basin characteristics of streams in Minnesota and adjacent states. Hydrologic Atlas hard copy files and maps are available from the USGS Minnesota District Office.
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| Data Description |
Format (s): Hard Copy File
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Period of Record: 1978- present
Extent: Minnesota River Basin
Retrieval: by sub-basin
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| Contact Information |
Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS)
Name: Chris Sanocki
Phone: 612-783-3151
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Last update 5/99 |
Long Meadow Lake Water Quality Monitoring
| Data Summary |
Long Meadow Lake is located within the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Water quality was monitored in Long Meadow Lake from 1994-1996. Dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, fecal coliform bacteria and other parameters were monitored.
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| Data Description |
Format (s): Electronic Database
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Period of Record: 1994 -1996
Extent: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Retrieval: by project
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| Contact Information |
Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS)
Name: Chris Kane
Phone: 612-858-0707
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Last update 5/99 |
National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)
| Data Summary |
Biological, physical and chemical monitoring are completed within the Minnesota River Basin as part of the Upper Mississippi Study Unit for the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program. There are two sampling sites located in the Minnesota River Basin for this program. Data are available as a flat file or spreadsheet. 1996 NAWQA data are available on the USGS NAWQA Program website.
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| Data Description |
Format (s): Electronic Database
Electronic Document
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Period of Record: 1996-1998
Extent: NAWQA project area
Retrieval: by Lat/Long USGS ID#
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| Contact Information |
Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS)
Name: Jim Stark
Phone: 612-783-3230
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Last update 5/99 |
Reservoir and Stream Flow Monitoring
| Data Summary |
The US Army Corps of Engineers monitors reservoirs along the Minnesota River for pool depth, tail water and head water. This data, along with flow data from US Geological Survey is available on their website. You can search the data and create plots (hydrographs) using data recorded at a specific site over a specific period of time.
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| Data Description |
Format (s): Electronic Database
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Period of Record: 1940- present
Extent: statewide
Retrieval: by County or USACE ID #
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| Contact Information |
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Name: Kenton Spading
Phone: 651-290-5623
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Last update 5/99 |
Stream Flow Monitoring Network
| Data Summary |
Stream flow data for sites in the Minnesota River Basin are available from the Minnesota US Geological Survey website. Daily mean discharge and real-time flow data are available on the USGS website. Water Resources Data Reports are available which provide detailed information about each monitoring site. Data are available as a flat file or spreadsheet.
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| Data Description |
Format (s): Electronic Database
Electronic Document
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Period of Record: 1900- present
Extent: statewide
Retrieval: by Lat/Long USGS ID#
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| Contact Information |
Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS)
Name: Greg Mitton
Phone: 612-783-3201
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Last update 5/99 |
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