This data was created as a result of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) biological stressor identification process (SID). Biological stressors are determined after...

This data set contains land cover polygons and associated attributes. From 1999 to 2003 land cover boundaries were created by interpreting, delineating, and digitizing...

These datasets represent the geospatial public drainage system records (as defined by Minnesota Statute 103E) of selected areas of Minnesota. They have been created using a...

In 2014, BWSR received a grant from LCCMR (Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources) to produce a geospatial database template (i.e. with empty feature classes and...

This dataset contains linear features representing watercourse segments generated from a LiDAR-derived DEM (Digital Elevation Model). Features are defined from...

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...

The DNR Hydrography Dataset is the centralized SDE data storage for master versions of DNR hydrographic spatial features (effective 2012). It includes the authoritative...

This layer summarizes the stressors to impaired or vulnerable lakes, which are identified from fish-based index of biological integrity (IBI) scores and aquatic life use...

These areas were delineated in 2002 and 2003. The source water assessment area for community public water supply systems using surface water intakes includes three distinct...

This layer was created to identify Lakes of Phosphorus Sensitivity Significance (LPSS) within Minnesota. Available lake data were analyzed to classify lakes based on sensitivity...

This data set provided an update to Minnesota's 1969 land use inventory. Land uses were interpreted using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) field...

New generation of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas for surface water (DWSMA-SW) intakes. This is the endorsed surface and subsurface area surrounding a public water supply...

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Volunteer Water Monitors measure the clarity of lakes and streams, collecting valuable data that is used to make decisions on watershed...

This Feature Dataset contains those public drainage system (as defined by Minnesota Statute 103E) layers in Freeborn County, Minnesota that are considered hydrographic:...

This Feature Dataset contains those public drainage system (as defined by Minnesota Statute 103E) layers in Faribault County, Minnesota that are considered hydrographic:...

This layer shows the aquatic life use judgements for MN lakes where fish index of biological integrity (IBI) monitoring has been completed. The judgement corresponding with the...

This layer contains point locations for each of the Metropolitan Council's lake monitoring sites. Many of the sites are inactive but historic data is still available on the...

This layer shows legally designated trout streams and trout stream tributaries as identified in Minnesota Rules Chapter 6264. See...

This layer shows Minnesota trout streams that have a special regulation as described in the 2020 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. Road crossings were determined using the best...

The DNR Culvert Inventory Suite is comprised of 3 related components for the collection, storage, edit/review and distribution of stream crossings, culverts, and bridge data. It...