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Washington and Ramsey counties, along with portions of Anoka and Hennepin counties have been designated as the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA).
This designation allows a more comprehensive and focused approach to ensuring that groundwater supplies remain adequate to meet human needs, while protecting lakes, streams and wetlands.
Upcoming Meetings
To be announced – likely in November 2020
The public are invited to attend.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact Dan Miller at 651-259-5731 or [email protected], or call using your preferred Telecommunications Relay Provider.
May 29, 2020 Advisory Team Meeting Resources
Presentations
- GWMA Implementation Activities Update
- East Metro 3M Settlement Project Update
- 2040 Water Use Scenario – Groundwater Model Update
- City of Woodbury Irrigation Efficiency Project
Meeting Materials from May 2020 Advisory Team Meeting
- Agenda for May 29, 2020
- Permitting and Water Supply Plan Update
- Implementation Plan Activities Update
- Implementation Plan Status Update in Gantt Chart
- Water Conservation Report Summaries for Public Water Suppliers
Management Plan
North & East Metro GWMA Plan
This plan will guide the DNR's efforts to manage groundwater appropriations sustainably in this area over the next five years.
Groundwater Model
A groundwater model for the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area was developed to help understand how pumping affects aquifers and lake levels within the area. The report is available for review.
Resources
Project Manager:
Dan Miller
651-259-5731
[email protected]
Advisory Team Meeting Information
- Advisory Team
- Advisory Team Meeting Agendas
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
- Advisory Team Meeting Summaries
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Project Updates and Information
- Timing of Implementation Activities
- GIS Analysis of Groundwater Influenced Shallow Wetlands in Anoka Sand Plain
- Average Groundwater Use in the North & East Metro GWMA
- Observation Well Network Information
- Water Use Permitting and Water Supply Plan Report
Maps
Questions?
Send questions to [email protected].