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Selected Data for Stream Subbasins in the Le Sueur River Basin, South-Central Minnesota

Lorenz, D.L.

This report contains data collected for the Le Sueur River Basin. The data is presented in both map and database forms. The database contains selected information for the Le Sueur River Basin, including drainage and storage areas. Stream Subbasin and Stream flow gaging station locations are supplied by the map.

Biological Survey of the Minnesota River

Kirsh , N.A.

During the summers of 1978-1982 37 miles of the Minnesota River underwent a biological survey. This survey included both fish and insect species. The survey listed 53 species that comprised the fish community of the reaches studies by this project. Sampling of benthic invertebrates showed Hydropsychiae, Ephemoroptera and Chironomidae to be the major constituents of the benthic community. It was determined that agriculture, erosion, turbidity and nutrient levels are all factors which are detrimental to the native flora and fauna of the Minnesota River Valley.

A Fish and Wildlife Survey of the Minnesota River Near New Ulm

Huber, E.V.

Huber conducted this study in response to an Army Corps of Engineers proposal to dam the Minnesota River near New Ulm. The dam would have inundated 60 miles of the Minnesota River Basin. Huber's study lists a multitude of habitats, species and recreational experiences that would have been removed from the area by such a project. His recommendation was that the Army Corps fully explore all alternatives.

Water Resources of the Chippewa River Watershed, West-Central Minnesota

Cotter, R.D.

The Chippewa River Watershed is located in West-Central Minnesota and drains approximately 2,080 square miles. The hydrologic atlas describing the characteristics of the watershed contains four sheets. These sheets describe the water cycle, ground water, water quality, and surface water of the drainage area.

Tillage and nutrient source effects on surface and subsurface water quality at corn planting

Zhao, S.L

Water Resources of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed

Anderson, H.W. Jr.

The Lower Minnesota River Watershed is located in South-Central 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.

Minnesota Ground Water Bibliography

Armstrong, D

This document is a listing of the publications that deal with Minnesota's ground water. It contains listings by region from the US. Geological Survey. Also, it contains ground water publications by agency/organization. This section contains listings for both primary ground water agencies and the other agencies that occasionally study ground water.

Blue Earth River Initiative Comprehensive

The local government units which reside in the Blue Earth River Watershed joined together to create the Blue Earth River Initiative (BERBI) Comprehensive Plan. The goals of this plan are to improve the water quality of the Blue Earth River Basin through the use of best management practices and to share water quality improvement strategies with others. It lists a series of objectives and actions BERBI plans to implement. Data collected during the Minnesota River Assessment Project and historical information is also included.

Blue Earth River Subbasin: Study Area 1 of the Minnesota River Basin portion of a Southern Minneota Rivers Basin Study

The objective of this publication was to present a collection of available data and projects which had been done on the Blue Earth River Basin at the time. Once completed persons could then use this document to identify areas and problems within the subbasin that need further study. The contents include much data on the topics of natural resources, economics, and land resource development.

Wildlife Habitat Losses in Ten Mile Creek Watershed (Judicial Ditch 8), Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine Counties, MN

Bonnema, K.W.

350 wetlands totaling 4,730 acres were destroyed by the installation of the Judicial Ditch 8 drainage system. This system, containing 135 miles of tile and 149 miles of open ditch disrupted much of the areas wildlife. It is estimated that the installation of the large ditch system reduced wildlife populations by 12,000 ducks, 9,000 muskrats and 8,000 pheasants. If a more modest approach were taken it is possible that much of the habitat and wildlife loss could have been prevented.

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