Lower Minnesota River Model

The Metropolitan Council led a cooperative effort to develop a water-quality model of the lower 40 miles of the Minnesota River. Five agencies joined the Council as sponsors, and many local stakeholders were involved. Enhanced monitoring and special field studies were conducted during 2004-2006. The model was developed and tested using extensive data from 1988 and 2001-2006 representing a wide range of river conditions. The Lower Minnesota River Model provides a tool for facility and watershed planning, load allocation studies, and water quality assessments. For more detailed project information, please see the Project Overview or Project Documents.

Minnesota River near Chaska-photo by John Sullivan, La Crosse

Questions/comments?

Please contact Cathy Larson at 651/602-1275 or cathy.larson@metc.state.mn.us.