This dataset contains MCES rain gauges in the Twin Cities seven county metro area. MCES uses rain gauges for flow monitoring, planning, inflow/infiltration (I/I) analysis, and...

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...

This layer shows lakes meeting criteria for Lakes of Biological Significance (LBS) in Minnesota. Lakes were identified and classified by DNR subject matter experts on objective...

Inventory of springs in Minnesota. These data are collected and compiled by the Minnesota DNR as a tool to help create awareness of and appreciation for this resource so spring...

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 dataset represents the locations and classifications of facilities with air quality permits regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

To create this raster layer of Minnesota DNR’s original county Public Waters Inventory (PWI) maps, the maps were scanned, their collars removed, and then georectified and...

This layer shows the Fish-based Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Scores for MN lakes as calculated by DNR Fisheries. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating...

This is an analysis of regionally significant Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Areas in the seven county metropolitan area. Individual forest, grassland and wetland models...

The BWSR Living Landscape data combines several layers of information to help guide conservation programs with considerations for habitat benefits across landscapes. Base layers...

These are water bodies (lakes, streams/rivers, wetlands) listed as infested with any of these aquatic invasive species:bighead carpBrazilian waterweed brittle naiadEurasian...

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...

Eutrophication may have detrimental effects on a lake, including reductions in the quantity and diversity of aquatic plants, fish and wildlife. The ability to assess the...

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...

This data set is a GIS point feature class derived from the Minnesota Biological Survey Lakes Database. Each point in this layer is located within a lake in which a search for...

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 Watershed Health Index approach identifies and analyzes data that characterizes the principal components of watershed health at the Major Watershed and Catchment scales. For...

This depicts boundaries used for developing comprehensive watershed management plans through the Board of Water and Soil Resources’ One Watershed, One Plan program according to...

This dataset shows where largescale tree canopy damage was delineated in aerial surveys in 2024. Only forest disturbances were mapped if they were occurring at the time of the...

This dataset shows where largescale tree canopy damage was delineated in aerial surveys in 2023. Only forest disturbances were mapped if they were occurring at the time of the...