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Bevens Creek Watershed Hydrology Study and Water management Plan I and S Engineers INC

Surprenant, K.F.

The Bevens Creek Watershed has an extensive creek-ditch drainage system. At the time of this report there was recent crop loss due to flooding. Also, creek and ditch maintenance needs, potential for increased runoff and peak flow due to urbanization, and peak discharge limitations were of concern. The report contains a management plan designed to address these issues. It was determined that the flooding existed due to the area's flat terrain, poorly designed ditches (too shallow), and the drainage of natural storage areas such as wetlands, lakes and marshes.

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.

Minnesota River Basin: Water Quality Management Basin Plan (Volumes I and II)

This plan was created to coordinate and direct water pollution control activities to achieve national water quality goals within the Minnesota River Basin. To accomplish this the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency proposed the use of the following programs: Water Use Classification. Water Quality Standards. State Monitoring Program. Construction Grants Program. NPDES Permit Program. Clean Lakes Program. Nonpoint Source Pollution Potential. Residual Waste Control Program. The management plan also included conclusions and recommendations.

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.

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