Hydro
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This API includes two spatial datasets related to water in Minnesota. The Lake Water Quality dataset contains satellite derived raster data for variables related to water quality across the state. The catchment and lakes dataset contains vector boundaries for all catchments and lakes as defined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
| API Product | Region | Release date | GEMS Grid Level | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lake Water Quality | Minnesota | N/A | Level 3 (~ 1km) | 2018 (free), 2015-current/ongoing (inquire for license) |
| Minnesota Lakes and Watersheds | Minnesota | N/A | 10/27/2023 |
API Product: Minnesota Lake Water Quality
Data Specifications
Citation: - Olmanson, L.G., and Porter, D., 2024, Near real-time water quality monitoring (2018 – present), University of Minnesota, https://water.rs.umn.edu/present. - Olmanson, L.G., Wiringa, P., and Porter, D., 2024, Minnesota LakeBrowser, University of Minnesota, https://lakes.rs.umn.edu/.
Grid level: Level 3 (~ 1km)
Layers: Secchi Depth, Chlorophyll
API License Link: Own research use, details here
Period: 2018 (free), 2015-current/ongoing (inquire for license)
Product: Minnesota Lake Water Quality
Region: Minnesota
Units: kilometers and meters
Spatial data transformations: Projection transformation: data transformed to WGS-84, EPSG: 6933; Descriptor transformations: nearest neighbor
Source Details:
Region: Minnesota
Citation: - Olmanson, L.G., and Porter, D., 2024, Near real-time water quality monitoring (2018 – present), University of Minnesota, https://water.rs.umn.edu/present. - Olmanson, L.G., Wiringa, P., and Porter, D., 2024, Minnesota LakeBrowser, University of Minnesota, https://lakes.rs.umn.edu/.
Institution: University of Minnesota
Period: 2018 (free), 2015-current/ongoing (inquire for license)
Spatial resolution: 100m, 10km
API Product: Minnesota Lakes and Watersheds
Data Specifications
Citation: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). MNDNR Watershed Suite. Minnesota DNR - Ecological and Water Resources, Cambridge MN 55088. 2023-10-27
API License Link: Own research use, details here
Period: 10/27/2023
Product: Minnesota Lakes and Watersheds
Region: Minnesota
Source Details:
Region: Minnesota
Citation: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). MNDNR Watershed Suite. Minnesota DNR - Ecological and Water Resources, Cambridge MN 55088. 2023-10-27
Download link: MNDNR Watershed Suite
Institution: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Minnesota Geospatial Commons
Period: 10/27/2023
Spatial resolution: N/A (polygons)