Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction

Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Metropolitan Council/Barr Engineering Company
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
Recipient Type: 
For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government
Status: 
Completed
Activity Type: 
Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping
Counties Affected 
Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright

On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, Barr Engineering Company developed maps and supporting information to characterize the relationship between surface waters and groundwater, identifying surface waters most likely to be impacted by groundwater withdrawals in the region. This project also provided guidance on effective resource monitoring strategies and costs for each type of surface water feature.

Status: 
Completed
Start Date: 
July 2009
End Date: 
June 2010

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2010
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10
Appropriation Language 

$400,000 the first year is for implementation of the master water supply plan developed under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.1565.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$101,000
Other Funds Leveraged: 
$0
Direct expenses: 
$101,000
Administration costs: 
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded: 
0
Measurable Outcome(s) 

This product benefits communities planning for future water supplies and regulatory agencies evaluating potential impacts of new or increased water appropriations. Communities anticipating increased groundwater withdrawals in areas with sensitive surface water features will be able to more effectively plan for the costs for the assessment, monitoring and management needed to evaluate and mitigate the potential effects of the withdrawals.

Description of Funds: 
$67,000 was awarded to Barr Engineering and the remaining $34,000 went to the Metropolitan Council.
Source of Additional Funds: 

NA

Recipient Board Members: 
Susan Haigh (Chair), Roxanne Smith, Lona Schreiber, Jennifer Munt, Gary Van Eyll, Steve Elkins, James Brimeyer, Gary L. Cunningham, Adam Duininck, Edward Reynoso, John Doan, Sandy Rummel, Harry Melander, Richard Kramer, Jon Commers, Steven T. Chavez, Wendy Wulff

Project Manager

Lanya
Ross
Metropolitan Council
390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul
MN
55101
(651) 602-1803
Email: 
lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us
Related Topics: 
Metropolitan Council, Water Resources, Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Clean Water Fund, For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright