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Lakes of Biological Significance
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... -
Lakes with DNR Fisheries IBI Scores
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... -
Central Region Regionally Significant Ecological Areas
This is an analysis of regionally significant Terrestrial and Wetland Ecological Areas in the seven county metropolitan area. Individual forest, grassland and wetland models... -
Bald Eagle Nest Locations
The data set contains polygons derived from records from the following data sources: NHIS Observation Database, USFWS, eBird, iNaturalist, and independent datasets compiled by... -
Listed Infested Waters
These are water bodies (lakes, streams/rivers, wetlands) listed as infested with any of these aquatic invasive species:bighead carpBrazilian waterweed brittle naiadEurasian... -
Lakes with Aquatic Life Use Judgement (Based on Fish IBI)
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... -
Lake Plant Eutrophication IBI
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... -
Stream Routes - Major River Centerlines
This data layer represents stream centerlines for major rivers in Minnesota.Major River Centerlines are maintained as tabular data and displayed as linear events on the Stream... -
State Forest Campgrounds and Day Use Areas
This dataset includes point data for the campgrounds, horse campgrounds, and day-use areas that are located within State Forests and are administered by the Division of Parks... -
National Wetland Inventory for Minnesota – Historical (1980 – 1986)
Wetland area features mapped as part of the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). The National Wetlands Inventory is a national program sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife... -
Stressors to Impaired or Vulnerable Lakes (Based on Fish IBI)
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... -
DNR Division of Parks and Trails Area and District Boundaries
This metadata record describes two closely related datasets: DNR Division of Parks and Trails Area Boundaries and DNR Division of Parks and Trails District Boundaries. These... -
Minnesota Biological Survey Lakes and Aquatic Plant Data
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... -
Watershed Health Assessment Scores
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... -
Forest Health Survey 2024, Minnesota
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... -
Forest Health Survey 2023, Minnesota
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... -
Migratory Waterfowl Feeding and Resting Areas
This resource contains 2 feature classes: 1) A polygon feature class of lakes completely or partially designated as Migratory Waterfowl Feeding & Resting Areas, as listed in... -
Minnesota Bear Permit Area
Bear Permit Areas. -
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... -
County Boundaries, Minnesota
This is the standard Minnesota State County Boundary dataset that is used by MNDNR and many other state agencies. It is maintained by the MNDNR Lands and Minerals...
