Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 25088

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	MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes abandoned farm site data collected while walking each minor watershed.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Abandoned Wells

Data Summary	MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes active well information collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Active Wells

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Active Well Inventory Data: Active Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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
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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Best Management Practices (BMP) Focus Projects

Data Summary	MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III iincludes data concerning best management practices (BMPs) and other conservation efforts collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Drainage

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine River Watershed District and County Auditor's Office hold countywide files and maps of public ditch systems.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditch Systems Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1999 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine River Watershed District and County Auditor's Office Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine River Watershed District and County Auditor's Office
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Dump Sites

Data Summary	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.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Federal Set Aside Acres

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

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office maintains a countywide permitted feedlot inventory. This inventory is continuously updated. The Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a high priority feedlot survey in 1993. 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.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Permitted Feedlot Inventory Data: Permitted Feedlots Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office 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
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Ground Water Monitoring

Data Summary	No ground water monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Land Cover / Land Use

Data Summary	Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a countywide land cover/land use inventory in 1997. 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.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory Data: Land Cover/Land Use Format: GIS Other Status: Complete Date: 1997 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Manure Application Acres

Data Summary	MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes manure application data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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On Site Septic Systems

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office maintains a countywide permitted septic system inventory. The Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offers a low interest loan program for upgrading septic systems since 1996. 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.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Permitted On Site Septic System Inventory Data: Permitted On Site Septic Systems Format: Hard Copy File Status: Ongoing Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office 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
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	Yellow Medicine County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Electronic Database Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine 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	The Yellow Medicine Zoning and Ag Office holds countywide recreation and natural area information completed by the Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) in 1992.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Recreation and Natural Area Mapping Data: Recreation and Natural Areas Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1992 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine County Zoning and Ag Office Pedigree (originator): Redwood Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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State Set Aside Acres

Data Summary	Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres (RIM) MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators about acres enrolled in state set aside (RIM).
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County State Set Aside Acres Data: State Set Aside Acres (RIM) Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine 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
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Sealed Wells

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains records of the wells sealed through a countywide cost share program for sealing abandoned wells. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes sealed well information collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Sealed Well Inventory Data: Sealed Wells Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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
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.
Data Description
Comments	Yellow Medicine 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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Storage Tanks

Data Summary	MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data collected through personal interviews with landowner/operators about underground storage tanks.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Watershed Assessment

Data Summary	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.
Data Description	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
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Wetlands

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a drained and farmed wetland inventory in 1992. This inventory compares aerial photos with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wetland delineations. MRAP Land Use Assessment - Level III includes data from DNR designated wetlands used in the land cover/land use assessment.
Data Description	Yellow Medicine County Drained and Farmed Wetland Inventory Data: Drained and Farmed Wetlands Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1992 Source (contact): Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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List of Minor Watershed 25088 Projects

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

Minnesota River Assessment Project (MRAP): Land Use Assessment - Level III

Greater Yellow Medicine River Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)

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