Local Data Inventory Summary for Minor Watershed 25126

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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. 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	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. 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	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) 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	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. 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	Yellow Medicine 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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Drainage

Data Summary	The Yellow Medicine River Watershed District and County Auditor's Office hold countywide files and maps of public ditch systems. 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	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 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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. 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 Yellow Medicine County maintains a countywide inventory of current federal set aside acres (CRP). 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	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 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 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. 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	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 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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. Lac qui Parle: 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. Lac qui Parle Environmental Office is completing a countywide inventory of land cover/land use information.
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) 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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. 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	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. 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	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 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	Yellow Medicine County participates in the Minnesota State Climatology Office Rain Guage Network. 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	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) 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	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	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	Yellow Medicine County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) maintains a countywide inventory of current state set aside acres (RIM) 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	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) 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	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. 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	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) 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. 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. 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	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. 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	Yellow Medicine 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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Watershed Assessment

Data Summary	No watershed assessment data available or inventoried for this minor watershed.
Data Description
Comments	Yellow Medicine County: No countywide data available or inventoried. 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 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. 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	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) 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 25126 Projects

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

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

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

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