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Minnesota River Basin Report

The Minnesota River Basin Report was created in response to growing problems within the Minnesota River Basin. These problems included erosion, pollution and flooding. It was determined that the study needed to: Identify the present and projected water and related land resources problems and needs. Quantify and qualify the data collected. Identify project opportunities for development based on urgency of need. To address these criteria the Minnesota Basin Report contained the following: Environmental setting and basin resources. Economic development and projections.

Aerial Photography Methodology MRAP Level IV-Land Use

Berg, D

Level IV of the MRAP land use study is the methodology developed to use aerial photographs to determine land use and nonpoint source pollution within minor watersheds. These data were then to be transformed onto GIS maps. The type of photography used was color infrared aerial photography (CIR). The CIR pictures allow more accurate interpretation of land use type through greater definition. Through this process land use types that both contributed to and abated pollution were identified and mapped.

SWCD Methodology of Land Use Assessment- MRAP Level III

Mueller, M

Level III of MRAP land use assessment is the methodology developed to inventory nonpoint sources of pollution within minor watersheds. The process includes the following steps: 1. Visual assessment of the waterbody 2. Landowner interviews 3. Land Use map development 3. Database and query Devolopment 5. GIS Devlopment 6. Implementation plan development based on best professional judgment of the SWCD staff. The SWCD land use assessment methodology allows a comprehensive view of the land and management practices in the study area.

Minnesota River Nonpoint Study

The Minnesota River nonpoint study was designed to determine the sources of nonpoint source pollution entering the Minnesota River and its tributaries.

Working Together: A plan to Restore the Minnesota River

Minnesota River Citizen's Advisory Committee

The Minnesota River Citizen's Advisory Committee is composed of the Minnesota River Basin residents and experts from government agencies.

Minnesota River Resources Analysis

The Minnesota River is wild, historic and scenic. This report was designed to illustrate the resources that make that assessment appropriate and lay the groundwork for the river's inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. The Minnesota River is considered to be scenic and unique because it flows through the deeply cut valley of Glacial River Warren. the river's preservation is highly impotent due to its recreational opportunities and history. The analysis includes geological and water quality data for the basin. Also included is a list of species that can be found in the river valley.

The Minnesota River: Report to the Upper Mississippi Reservoir and Minnesota River Valley development Interim Commission

The purpose of this report was to aide the Upper Mississippi Reservoir and Minnesota River Valley Development Interim Commission. The authors were given the task of investigation flooding, irrigation, recreational, economic and developmental problems in the Minnesota River Valley. The flooding section contains data on the severity of flooding as well as existing and proposed measures to reduce the effects flooding has in the Minnesota River Basin. The study of irrigation showed that little did or would take place using waters directly from the Minnesota River.

A Biological Report on the Upper Watonwan River Watershed

Nelson, R.D.

The Upper Watonwan River was sampled to determine what biological characteristics exist there. It was determined that the major problems facing the river were overland flooding and inability of the channel to handle the heavy spring flows. The major forms of wildlife found within the watershed were pheasants, waterfowl, deer and fur bearers. The report suggests that any activities such as channelization or retention site construction should take into consideration the economic consequences from the loss of hunting dollars

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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