Watershed assessment tool available online

The Minnesota DNR is now offering a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesotas watersheds. Its called the Watershed Assessment Tool (WAT).

Five components are used to describe the similarities and differences between watersheds: hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology and water quality.

Find out more about the Watershed Assessment Tool at the DNRs web site.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Along the Vermillion River, Hastings
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Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.