Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 25125

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	The Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and County Water Planner maintains a countywide inventory of abandoned farm sites.
Data Description	Lac qui Parle County Abandoned Farm Site Inventory Data: Abandoned Farm Sites Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and County Water Planner Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and County Water Planner
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Abandoned Wells

Data Summary	Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office holds abandoned well information from a 1993 public survey and from current ownership parcel information. Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a county wide inventory of abandoned farm sites in 1994 which included abandoned well information.
Data Description	Chippewa County Ownership Parcels and Public Survey Data: Abandoned Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Lac qui Parle Abandoned Farm Site Inventory Data: Abandoned Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1994 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Active Wells

Data Summary	Chippewa County Land and Resource Management receives well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health. The Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office and Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receive well logs from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Data Description	Chippewa County Active Well Inventory Data: Active Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Pedigree (originator): Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Lac qui Parle County Active Well Inventory Data: Active Wells Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office and 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	No biological monitoring data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Best Management Practices (BMP) Focus Projects

Data Summary	Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offers a countywide buffer strip program.
Data Description	Chippewa County Buffer Strip Program Data: Buffer Strips Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Drainage

Data Summary	The Chippewa County Ditch Inspector holds a countywide public drainage ditch maps and files. The Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office holds countywide files and maps of public ditch systems.
Data Description	Chippewa County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditches Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1997 Source (contact): Chippewa County Auditor's Office Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Ditch Inspector Lac qui Parle County Public Drainage Systems Data: Public Ditches Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Current Date: 1999 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Dump Sites

Data Summary	Lac qui Parle Environmental Office maintains a countywide inventory of dump sites.
Data Description	Lac qui Parle County Dump Site Inventory Data: Dump Sites Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office
Comments	Chippewa 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 Chippewa County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). The local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Lac qui Parle County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP).
Data Description	Chippewa 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), Chippewa County Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Chippewa County Lac qui Parle 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), Lac qui Parle County Pedigree (originator): Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Lac qui Parle County
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Feedlots

Data Summary	The Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office maintains a countywide feedlot inventory. The feedlot inventory is continuously updated. The Lac qui Parle Environmental Office completed a Level I feedlot inventory in 1994.
Data Description	Chippewa County Feedlot Inventory Data: Feedlots Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Lac qui Parle County Feedlot Inventory Data: Feedlots Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1994 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle Environmental Office and Lac qui Parle County Water Planner Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Water Planner
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Ground Water Monitoring

Data Summary	The Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains records of wells monitored through a countywide cost share program for well water testing in 1995-1996.
Data Description	Chippewa County Well Water Testing Program Data: Well Water Testing Format: Hard Copy File Status: Complete Date: 1996 Source (contact): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	Lac qui Parle: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Land Cover / Land Use

Data Summary	Lac qui Parle Environmental Office is completing a countywide inventory of land cover/land use information.
Data Description	Lac qui Parle County Land Cover/Land Use Inventory Data: Land Cover/Land Use Format: GIS ArcView Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Manure Application Acres

Data Summary	Chippewa county participates in the University of Minnesota Manure Management Project. Lac qui Parle County participates in the University of Minnesota Manure Management Project.
Data Description
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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On Site Septic Systems

Data Summary	Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office maintains a countywide inventory of permitted septic systems. The Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office maintains a partial inventory of permitted septic systems in the county.
Data Description	Chippewa County Onsite Septic System Inventory Data: Permitted Onsite Septic Systems Format: Electronic Database Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Lac qui Parle County Permitted On Site Septic System Inventory Data: Permitted On Site Septic Systems Format: Hard Copy File Status: In Progress Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Environmental Office
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Other

Data Summary	The Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Highway Department and County Water Planner conducted two surveys in 1997. The surveys are (1) public concerns and values and (2) living snow fence needs.
Data Description	Lac qui Parle County Surveys Data: Public Concerns and Values; Snow Fence Needs Format: Hard Copy File Status: Complete Date: 1997 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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Precipitation Monitoring

Data Summary	Chippewa County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. Lac qui Parle County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network.
Data Description	Chippewa County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Lac qui Parle County Precipitation Monitoring Network Data: Daily Precipitation Format: Electronic Database/Hard Copy Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle 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 areas data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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State Set Aside Acres

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

Data Summary	Chippewa 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 Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) receives records of sealed wells from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Data Description	Chippewa County Sealed Well Program Data: Sealed Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Ongoing Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Lac qui Parle County Sealed Well Inventory Data: Sealed Wells Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle 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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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.
Data Description
Comments	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle 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	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Storage Tanks

Data Summary	Chippewa County Land and Resource Management maintains a countywide inventory of permitted storage tanks.
Data Description	Chippewa County Underground Storage Tank Inventory Data: Underground Storage Tanks Format: Hard Copy File Status: Current Date: 1998 Source (contact): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Land and Resource Management Office
Comments	Lac qui Parle 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	Chippewa County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle County: No countywide data available or inventoried.
	Last update 2/99
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Wetlands

Data Summary	The Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a countywide drained wetland inventory in 1994. The Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) completed a drained wetland inventory in 1991. The county is currently adding the minor watershed number to the drained wetland inventory.
Data Description	Chippewa County Drained Wetland Inventory Data: Drained Wetlands Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1994 Source (contact): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Lac Qui Parle County Drained Wetland Inventory Data: Drained Wetlands Format: Hard Copy File/Map Status: Complete Date: 1991 Source (contact): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Pedigree (originator): Lac qui Parle County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Comments	No additional comments.
	Last update 2/99
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List of Minor Watershed 25125 Projects

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

Hawk Creek Watershed Project, Phase I - Diagnostic (CWP)

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