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Scientific and Natural Area Units
This dataset includes the main MNDNR Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) feature class, along with ancillary feature classes such as annotation and parking lots. These feature... -
State Surface Interests Administered by MNDNR
State owned surface interests, including fee surface, easement in, lease in, and agreement, administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, mapped to the PLS... -
Rare Natural Communities
Rare natural communities are one of several “Special Considerations” listed in the Wetland Conservation Act rules for consideration under wetland replacement application.The... -
Regionally Significant Ecological Areas and Regional Ecological Corridors - M...
mlccs_regionally_significant_ecological_areas_2014_2020: This is an analysis of regionally significant Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Areas n the same extent of the Metro... -
Special Well and Boring Construction Areas (SWBCA)
Description: The improper location, construction or sealing of a well or boring in an area of groundwater contamination may allow contaminants to spread to otherwise protected... -
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Shore Impact Zones (SIZ)
This data delineates the Shore Impact Zones (SIZ) of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 6106.0050, subp. 68.The MRCCA is a... -
Daily Erosion Project (DEP)
The Daily Erosion Project (DEP) uses GIS to estimate soil erosion, water runoff, and soil moisture in Iowa and surrounding states, including most of Minnesota. The DEP manages a... -
Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Restrictions
This Vulnerable Groundwater Areas Feature Class illustrates quarter sections that meet at least one of 3 conditions across the state. The first condition includes soil mapping... -
Remote Sensing Analysis of Crop Residue Levels and Cover Crop Emergence
Soil loss on agricultural fields from wind and water erosion reduces soil productivity. Delivery of eroded sediment to nearby water resources causes turbidity and phosphorus... -
Visual Sensitivity Classifications
A concern for visual quality Minnesota forests are particularly vital to the health of two industries: tourism and forest products. While many of the demands on the forests... -
Food for Thought: Minnesota Agriculture and Geography K-12 Curriculum lessons...
Food for Thought (4th Edition) is a set of 18 Minnesota academic standards-based K-12 lessons and maps. This unique classroom resource is the result of a long-standing working... -
Surface Waters Assessed for Chloride
The MPCA and its partners systematically evaluate waters in each major watershed in Minnesota every 10 years. This process begins with comprehensive lake and stream water... -
MNDNR SNA Conservation Opportunity Areas and Marxan Conservation Prioritization
MarxanThis data layer maps priority areas for protecting biological diversity. The data was generated using Marxan - the most widely-used decision support software for the... -
Fall Fertilizer Restriction - Vulnerable Groundwater Areas Map
Fall Fertilizer Restriction - Vulnerable Groundwater Areas Map illustrates quarter sections that meet at least one of 3 conditions across the state. The first condition includes... -
Metro Wetlands and Wet Areas (MMCD)
This layer depicts wetlands and wet areas tracked by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) as potentially holding water long enough to support mosquito larval...
