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Water Resources of the Lac Qui Parle Watershed West-Central Minnesota

Cotter, R.D.

The Lac Qui Parle Watershed is located in West-Central Minnesota and drains approximately 1,110 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.

Ground Water Hydrology of Swift County, Minnesota

Fax, J.G.

The Department of Natural Resources saw the need for a study of the ground water availability in many areas of Minnesota. This was a result of severe droughts in the 1970's. These events demonstrated the need for drinking water supplies other than Minnesota's surface waters. The report contained maps of all the wells that existed, along with their depth to aquifer, topographic setting, well size and other information.

Fisheries Stream Survey Report: Redwood River (Camden State Park)

A 5.5 mile section of the Redwood River was surveyed to gain and understanding of the habitat and fish species present. The study area was near Camden Park and had underwent recent brown trout stocking efforts. The stream was found to be able to hold trout and other fish species through the season. The addition of trout ponds were also being considered. It was determined that the areas proposed were unsuitable for such endeavors. It was also determined that stream improvement projects should not be attempted within the study area.

Habitat Quality Evaluation for Use Attainability Analysis of Center Creek

Habitat quality of Center Creek was examined to determine the stream's proper use classification. Prior to the study Center Creek carried a classification of 2B. The habitat of the stream was assessed as being in fair condition. Downstream reaches were believed to be suitable for game fish. Fisheries studies revealed that small game fish did reside in areas of Center Creek. The physical and chemical tests showed high levels of unionized ammonia during periods of low flow. Dissolved oxygen was also low during periods of minimal flow.

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.

A Management Plan for the Minnesota River

Breining, G

This document is a plan to manage the Minnesota River from Lac Qui Parle dam to Franklin as one of Minnesota's Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Systems. If approved by the counties involved it would outline specific management techniques to be used to preserve the Minnesota River Basin. Social characteristics, a survey of the natural environment, and recreational features are also included in this report.

A Survey of the Mussels of the Minnesota River, 1989

Bright, R.C.

The goals of this research were to gain an understanding of what mussel species exist in the Minnesota River and compare the diversity and distribution to historical data. It was determined that about 46% of the mussel species that existed in the Minnesota River in 1908 no longer can be found in its waters. The research concluded that the distribution and community composition has gone through major changes a the Minnesota River has changed over time. This may be due to new human caused stresses augmenting the already present natural stresses.

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