MRBDC Factors Influencing Ground Water Quality Near Beardsley, Minnesota (1987-1989)

MINNESOTA RIVER BASIN DATA CENTER


Factors Influencing Ground Water Quality Near Beardsley, Minnesota (1987-1989)



Minor watershed number(s):   22034, 22049, 22053, 22037

The study area is a ten-square-mile region south and west of Beardsley, Minnesota located in the Upper Minnesota River Major Watershed within Big Stone County. The study area includes all or portions of the following minor watersheds: 22034, 22037, 22049, and 22053.

This MPCA Ground Water Study was the result of strong local interest by the Upper Minnesota Watershed District to integrate a ground water study into the ongoing Big Stone Lake Restoration and Protection Project. Funding for the study came from the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District and a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Local leadership for the study was provided by the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District. The MPCA provided technical assistance, grant administration, and coordination of other state and federal agencies. Other contributors to the study included the Big Stone County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Minnesota SWCD Board, the USDA Soil Conservation Service (now NRCS), and the South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources (SDDWNR). The main objectives of this study were to obtain information concerning the impacts of agriculture and land use practices on ground water quality and to determine the potential for nutrient loading to Big Stone Lake from ground water seepage.

Ground Water Monitoring

Data Summary MPCA Beardsley Ground Water Study includes data from the monitoring of nineteen wells (7-monitoring wells, 6-domestic wells, 3-abandoned wells, 1-irrigation well, 1-USGS observation well). Collection of samples occurred from each well six times from May-1987 to September-1989. Analysis included temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (occasionally), depth to ground water, nitrate, phosphorus, ammonia, cations/anions, trace metals, pesticides, tritium and carbon isotopes. Monitoring of wells also included aquifer recharge and ground water flow.
Data Description MPCA Beardsley Ground Water Study
Data:   Well Water Monitoring
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1992
Source (contact):   Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator):  Upper Minnesota River Watershed District
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99

Land Cover / Land Use

Data Summary MPCA Beardsley Ground Water Study includeds data from a land cover/land use assessment of the study area performed to determine potential factors affecting ground water quality.
Data Description MPCA Beardsley Ground Water Study
Data:   Land Cover/Land Use
Format:  Hard Copy File/Map
Status: Complete
Date:  1992
Source (contact):   Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Pedigree (originator):  Upper Minnesota River Watershed District (UMRWD)
Comments No additional comments.
Last update 2/99

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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