County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)
3/5/12
Quick Facts
Funding Amount:
$0
Source:
Clean Water Fund
Fiscal Year:
2012
Legal Citation / Subdivision:
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 5(f)
Status:
In Progress Activity Type:
Assessment/Evaluation, Research, Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information AccessCounties Affected
Sibley, McLeod, Nicollet, Carlton, Blue Earth, Carver, Benton, Chisago
These studies provide information about the region’s geology and groundwater’s presence, direction of flow, natural quality, age, and pollution sensitivity. This information is used in planning and environmental protection efforts. Source water protection and well sealing programs are examples of local programs that need geologic and groundwater information. Other typical uses include providing information for permit applications, resource management, monitoring needs, and emergency response to contaminant releases.
Clean Water funding is used to improve the quality of County Geologic Atlases by collecting additional subsurface geologic samples, expanding the number of sites sampled for water chemistry, starting the process of installing a research well to collect stratified groundwater data from multiple aquifers, and purchasing and repairing equipment.
About the Issue
Hydrogeology is the study of the distribution and movement of water in the ground. Hydrogeologic information helps communities find reliable sources of water and manage water and land in a way that sustains high-quality water resources.
Without informed water supply planning, public water shortages may occur and surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens) may be degraded from groundwater pumping or land-use changes.
Without informed water supply planning, public water shortages may occur and surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens) may be degraded from groundwater pumping or land-use changes.
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
In FY 12, DNR will complete complete four atlases (Benton, Carver, McLeod, Chisago) and begin data collection and analysis on three additional counties (Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley).
In FY10 and 11, DNR will complete two atlases for each fiscal year.
In FY10 and 11, DNR will complete two atlases for each fiscal year.
Measurable Outcome(s)
In FY11, DNR completed the Carlton County Geologic Atlas (Part B). DNR also collected field data for Atlases in Benton, Carver, McLeod, and Chisago Counties and continued data analysis and began report production for the Atlases in Benton and Chisago Counties.
In FY 10, DNR completed the Todd County Geologic Atlas Part B. Clean Water funding is used to improve the quality of County Geologic Atlases by collecting additional subsurface geologic samples, expanding the number of sites sampled for water chemistry, starting the process of installing a research well to collect stratified groundwater data from multiple aquifers, and purchasing and repairing equipment.
Status:
In Progress
Start Date:
July 2009
End Date:
June 2014
Legal Citation / Subdivision:
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 5(f)
Funding Amount:
$0
Description of Funds:
Past Funding Amounts: || 2010-07-01 to 2014-06-30 : $500000 || 2009-07-01 to 2014-06-30 : $500000
Administration costs:
$0 Project Manager
Jan
Falteisek
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN
55155
651-259-5665
Email:
jan.falteisek@state.mn.us 