Listed Infested Waters
Go to Section:- Overview
- Data Quality
- Data Organization
- Coordinate System
- Attributes
- Distribution - Get Data
- Metadata Reference
Section 1: Overview
Originator:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Ecological and Water Resources
Title:
Listed Infested Waters
Abstract:
These are water bodies (lakes, streams/rivers, wetlands) listed as infested with any of these aquatic invasive species:
bighead carp
Brazilian waterweed
brittle naiad
Eurasian watermilfoil
faucet snail
flowering rush
grass carp
New Zealand mud snail
red swamp crayfish
round goby
ruffe
silver carp
spiny waterflea
starry stonewort
viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS)
white perch
zebra mussel
The DNR will add a lake, river, pond or wetland to the infested waters list if it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters. The DNR may also list a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested if it is connected to a body of water where an aquatic invasive species is present.
The list on the DNR website, not this GIS layer, is the official record of the infested waters list for MN. For more information, see the official infested waters list at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html
NOTE: As of Jan. 2017, this layer is ~ 98% complete. Several rivers, streams, and creeks are missing from this layer. Lake Superior tributaries may not display correctly.
Purpose:
To provide a comprehensive, statewide layer to identify Minnesota's listed infested waters to meet DNR business needs, including mapping, analysis, reporting, statutory responsibilities, etc.
Time Period of Content Date:
09/11/2023
Currentness Reference:
Time Period of Content date indicates the date which the user can be confident of accuracy and completeness of the dataset. The database is updated as needed to reflect the most current conditions of the waterbodies in the state of Minnesota.
Progress:
In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency:
As needed
Spatial Extent of Data:
Bounding Coordinates:
-97.23
-89.53
49.37
43.5
Place Keywords:
Minnesota, border waters
Theme Keywords:
AIS, Hydrography, Water, Lakes, Wetlands, inland waters, streams, rivers, ponds, infested waters, invasive species
Theme Keyword Thesaurus:
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
None
Contact Person Information:
Wendy Crowell,
Aquatic Invasive Species Management Consultant
Minnesota DNR - Ecological and Water Resources
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5085
Email: wendy.crowell@state.mn.us
Section 2: Data Quality
Attribute Accuracy:
Logical Consistency:
Completeness:
Data exist statewide.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal positional accuracy is based originally on the 100K USGS source quadrangles. Polygons for managed waters have been improved by on-screen digitizing using DOQs and FSA imagery.
Vertical Positional Accuracy:
N/A
Lineage:
The lake polygons are derived from DNR Hydrography - All Water Features.
Stream features are derived from Streams with Kittle Numbers and Mile Measures.
Section 3: Spatial Data Organization (not used in this metadata)
Section 4: Coordinate System
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme:
Universal Transverse Mercator
UTM Zone Number:
15
Horizontal Datum:
NAD83
Horizontal Units:
meters
Vertical Datum:
not applicable
Vertical Units:
Not Applicable
Depth Datum:
not applicable
Depth Units:
Not Applicable
Section 5: Attributes
Overview:
Detailed Citation:
Table Detail:
Listed Infested Waters| Field Name | Valid Values | Definition | Definition Source |
|---|
| waterbodyname | - | Name of the lake, river, stream, or stream segment that is listed as infested. | |
| counties | - | The county or counties in Minnesota in which the water body is located. May be listed as “Multiple Counties”. | |
| commonname | - | The common name of the invasive species with which the water body is listed as infested. Common names in this field correspond to naming conventions used by EDDMapS Midwest. | |
| designateddate | - | The year in which the water body was first listed as infested by the DNR. | |
| confirmdate | - | The year in which the water body was first confirmed to contain the invasive species. If this field is blank or <Null>, the DNR has not confirmed the presence of the invasive species in this water body. | |
| connectednote | - | Denotes if a water body is listed as infested because it is connected to another water body. This field should have content when “confirmdate” is blank or <Null>. | |
| dowlknum | - | The 8-digit “DOW number,” an identifying number for lakes. DOW stands for the former DNR Division of Waters. If this field is blank or <Null>, the water body is likely a pond or wetlands that is not on the public waters inventory, or a river or stream. Some major river pools do have a DOW number. | |
| note | - | This field contains notes about dates and DOW numbers. | |
| scientificname | - | The scientific name of the invasive species with which the water body is listed as infested. | |
| originallyreportedsubject | - | The common name of the invasive species with which the water body is listed as infested. Common names in this field correspond to naming conventions used by the Minnesota DNR. | |
| subjectnumber | - | An index number used by EDDMapS Midwest that corresponds to the species for which the water body is listed as infested. | |
| downumber | - | The 6-digit “DOW number,” an identifying number for lakes. DOW stands for the former DNR Division of Waters. If this field is blank or <Null>, the water body is likely a pond or wetlands that is not on the public waters inventory, or a river or stream. Some major river pools do have a DOW number. | |
| layerid | - | An index number used by EDDMapS Midwest that corresponds to the water body listed as infested. | |
| waterbodyid | - | An index number used by EDDMapS Midwest that identifies each unique combination of water body and species. | |
| dateupdated | - | A date automatically generated when the record for this water body and species is updated in EDDMapS Midwest. This field will be blank for water bodies listed as infested prior to mid-2016. | |
| dateentered | - | A date automatically generated when the record for this water body and species is entered into EDDMapS Midwest. This field will be blank for water bodies listed as infested prior to mid-2016. | |
Section 6: Distribution
Publisher:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Publication Date:
01/04/2017
Contact Person Information:
Wendy Crowell,
Aquatic Invasive Species Management Consultant
Minnesota DNR - Ecological and Water Resources
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5085
Email: wendy.crowell@state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier:
env_listed_infested_waters
Ordering Instructions:
Please visit the download page for this dataset on the Minnesota Geospatial Commons website using the web link below (Online Linkage). Online Linkage: I AGREE
to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will either begin the download process, link to a service, or provide more instructions. See "Ordering Instructions" above for details.
Section 7: Metadata Reference
Metadata Date:
02/24/2017
Contact Person Information:
Wendy Crowell,
Aquatic Invasive Species Management Consultant
Minnesota DNR - Ecological and Water Resources
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5085
Email: wendy.crowell@state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name:
Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version:
1.2
