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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 determined
November 13, 2020 Meeting Presentations:
- Management Approach to Safe and Sustainable Drinking Water: PFAS contamination in the East Metro, MPCA starts at 1:10:40. Presented at the Minnesota Ground Water Association Conference on November 12, 2020.
- Project 1007: Movement of PFAS in the East Metro, MPCA starts at 0:50. Presented at the Minnesota Ground Water Association Conference on November 12, 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].
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
- Groundwater Use Types and Annual Average Volumes in the North and East Metro GWMA
- Observation Well Network Information
- Water Use Permitting and Water Supply Plan Report
Maps
Questions?
Send questions to [email protected].