Using the Watershed Health Assessment Framework
The Health Assessment Framework use 5 components to describe watershed health.
This framework provides a uniform approach for understanding complex watershed systems. Each component is described below.
To quantify and compare watershed health across Minnesota, health index values for the 5 components have been calculated. By viewing the Health Index Scores, a comprehensive picture of trends in watershed health across Minnesota begin to emerge. |
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Watershed Components
Watershed Map Tools
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Watershed Health Scores
Connecting the System |
About theHealthAssessment Framework
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1. The Assessment Framework provides an explanation of the five components. Understanding the concepts and connections between the five components is essential for comprehensive assessment of watershed health.
2. The Watershed Map Tools display, summarize and compare GIS natural resource data by major watershed boundary. Prepared mapbooks and the interactive map both display data and summarize information about each component within a selected watershed.
3. The Watershed Health Assessments display watershed health scores and rankings. For each of the five components, a number of index scores were calculated. Viewing results across the state and on the watershed level reveals trends in the condition of our natural systems. Details about each index and component provides context for understanding watershed health trends. A summary of health scores by major watershed ( 
34 MB) delivers health results in a single document.
Email MN DNR Ecological and Water Resources, Stream Habitat Program with questions and comments regarding this site WATcomments@state.mn.us
