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A Biological Reconnaissance of the Minnesota River from the Lac Qui Parle Dam to Mankato

Schneider, J.A.

This publication is the first biological survey of the section of the Minnesota River that flows from Lac Qui Parle Dam to Mankato. The purpose of the study was to gain an understanding of what fish species were present and in what numbers so that fisheries managers could make informed decisions. The survey contains a list of the fish species that were collected and some of its tributaries. Also included are a description of the watershed and river, discussion of the effects of pollution, and a history of fisheries management.

Water and Related Land Resources Planning Information, Problems and Alternative Solutions digest for Southern Minnesota River Basin, Minnesota

Walton, W.C.

This document, created in 1972, contains a listing of the majority of information that existed on the Rivers in Southern Minnesota. These Rivers included the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers.

Water resources of the Minnesota River-Hawk Creek River Watershed, Southwestern Minnesota

VanVoast, W.A.

The Redwood River Watershed is located in Southwestern Minnesota. The hydrologic atlas describing the characteristics of the watershed contains three sheets. These sheets describe the water budget, ground water and surface water of the drainage area.

Water resources of the Redwood River Watershed, Southwestern Minnesota

The Redwood River Watershed is located in Southwestern Minnesota and drains approximately 700 square miles. The hydrologic atlas describing the characteristics of the watershed contains three sheets. These sheets describe the water budget, ground water and surface water of the drainage area.

Upper Minnesota River Comprehensive Basin Study

The Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Basin Study is a nine volume publication. These volumes investigate the status of water and land resources within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The first of these volumes is the main report. This selection gives a general synopsis of what the study determined.

Water Body Survey and Assessment for use Attainability Investigation of the Le Sueur River Near Waseca, Minnesota

A study was conducted on the Le Sueur River to determine if a classification of 2B was appropriate. A survey of the fish species present collected game and fish species in several of the Le Sueur's reaches along with varying numbers and species of rough/forge species. Water quality testing indicated that the Le Sueur River was often out of compliance with parameters set for 2B type systems. These parameters included dissolved oxygen, un-ionized ammonia, copper and fecal coliforms. Habitat evaluation indicated fair habitat quality.

Water Resources Data For Minnesota 1966-1995

This yearly product from the USGS contains surface water and water quality records for the monitoring sites in Minnesota. Flow data is available for 1966-1995. There were 22 sites being monitored in the Minnesota River. A few monitoring site location changes occurred, but most sites remained constant throughout the years.

Selected Basin Characteristics and Water Quality Data for the Minnesota River Basin

Winterstein , T.A

The Minnesota River Assessment Project was designed to assess the potential for nonpoint source pollution and inventory the physical characteristics of the basin. In this report the results of this assessment are given for selected characteristics and water quality data. The characteristics include subbasins in the Minnesota Rive Basin, hydrology, geomorphology, soils, wetlands, precipitation, runoff, land use, population and nonpoint source pollution. The water quality data selected were BOD, nitrate-nitrite nitrogen, total phosphorus and suspended sediment.

Analysis of Benthis Macroinvertebrate Communitites in the Minnesota River Watershed

Zischke, J.A.

Biological assessment of the Minnesota River Basin was performed partly through the analysis of benthic macroinvertebrate communities. The study sites included mainstem, major and minor tributaries within the watershed. The communities were sampled using Hester-Dendy, kick-net and hand picking techniques. Once the community compositions were sorted they were analyzed using a series of metrics.

Minnesota River Assessment Project Level II Land Use Analysis

Level II of the MRAP land use study focused on sediment and nutrients as primary pollutants. This was accomplished through the use if computer simulation models. Through this process it was determined that approximately 200,000 tons of soil per year are eroding from the 64,100 total acres of cropland. About 19% of his sediment makes it into the mainstem of the Minnesota River. The majority of the acreage was eroding as or below what is considered the tolerable level of 5 tons per acre per year. From the information gathered three alternatives were modeled.

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