North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area

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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

North & East Metro GWMA Advisory Team Meeting
Friday, November 8, 2019
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vadnais Heights Commons
655 County Road F East
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

The public is invited to attend.

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.

Download the plan 

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.

• Groundwater Model Information and Report

Resources

Project Manager:
Dan Miller
651-259-5731
[email protected]

Advisory Team Meeting Information

• Advisory Team List
• DNR Management and Support Staff
• Advisory Team Meeting Agendas

Project Updates and Information

• Timing of Implementation Activities
• GIS Analysis of Groundwater Influenced Shallow Wetlands in Anoka Sand Plain
• Project Updates
• Average Groundwater Use in the North & East Metro GWMA
• Observation Well Network Information
• Water Use Permitting and Water Supply Plan Report

Maps

• Boundary Map
• GIS Files

News Highlights

• DNR approves groundwater area plan for north and east metro

Questions?

Send questions to [email protected].