Observation Wells - Changes Over Time in Groundwater Levels [Minnesota] Full Details

Full Details

Title:

Observation Wells - Changes Over Time in Groundwater Levels [Minnesota]

Description:

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages a statewide network of water-level observation wells. Data from these wells are used to determine long-term trends, interpret impacts of pumping and climate, plan for water conservation, and otherwise manage the water resource. Soil and Water Conservation Districts under contract with DNR measure the wells and report the readings to DNR. Monthly measurements are typically made from April through November for these wells. DNR has installed automatic data recorders in some observation wells. A set of indicator wells having at least 20 years of measurement records, distributed geographically across the state and in major aquifers used for water supplies, are tracked in monthly Hydrologic Conditions Reports. These indicator observation wells can be used to illustrate trends in groundwater levels around the state relative to the long-term records. Data for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are included in this dataset. This dataset was developed as part of the 2014 Clean Water Fund Performace Report, which includes a set of performance measures that convey convey information about about clean water activities to key audiences across Minnesota. Data from the period 1993 through 2012 were used in the analysis.

Creator:

Metropolitan Council & Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Provider:

Minnesota Geospatial Commons

Resource Class:

Datasets and Web services

Theme:

Geology

Place:

Minnesota--Anoka County, Minnesota--Carver County, Minnesota--Dakota County, Minnesota--Hennepin County, Minnesota--Ramsey County, Minnesota--Scott County, Minnesota--Washington County, Minnesota--Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota

Rights:

None. This dataset is public domain under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13). If the dataset is not available from the Online Linkage in Section 6, please contact the Distribution Contact Person.

Access Rights:

Public

Format:

Files

Language:

English

Date Added:

2021-04-26