Find your shoreland classification, and more
Trying to figure out the shoreland district for your lake? Now we have a helpful viewer to help property owners, local officials and others! See the DNR Shoreland Classifications and Special Waterbody Designations viewer.
See the following:
- The shoreland classifications for lakes and rivers throughout the state.
- Select a basin or watercourse to see a pop-up with the additional details on the DNR Basin ID and Public Waters category.
- The location and extent of special waterbody designations, including: Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA); Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers (WSR); Lower St. Croix Riverway (LSCR) and North Shore Management Zone.
This tool will help property owners and local officials see what development standards (i.e., lot width and setbacks) apply for a site.
 See the DNR's Shoreland Management Lake, River and Stream Classifications page for more information on the purpose of classifications, classification criteria and types of classifications.
Minnesota’s plan to address and prepare for climate change was released Sept. 16.
The Framework is the culmination of efforts by the Climate Change Advisory Council members and stakeholders over the past year and a half. Many were involved in this effort, including legislators, state agency staff and interested public who gave input. The Framework is intended to guide critical climate action in the years to come.
To guide this work, the State of Minnesota has developed a Climate Action Framework. This plan sets a vision for how our state will address and prepare for climate change. It identifies immediate, near-term actions we must take to achieve our long-term goal of a carbon-neutral, resilient, and equitable future for Minnesota.
See the Minnesota Climate Action Framework page to see the Framework and learn more about the framework goals.
Note: This article is adapted from the Climate Action Framework page.
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Are you thinking about planting before winter arrives?
A recent collaboration between Hennepin County (Transportation Project Delivery) and DNR (Division of Ecological and Water Resources) resulted in a project designed with the "Geomorphic Approach."
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The previous crossing was a single box culvert for County State Aid Highway 10 at South Fork Rush Creek in the city of Corcoran, MN.
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After
The completed project design focused on promoting fish passage and channel/floodplain connectivity. An additional box culvert and regular culvert were added, along with grading and materials to facilitate fish passage and minimize erosion during high water periods.
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For more information
The Geomorphic Approach applies local geomorphology to design low impact/high resilient road crossings that work to improve the natural system processes. For more information about this innovative design approach, please visit the Geomorphic Approach page.
See past Water Talk articles about Floodplain Culverts:
Early Bird registration ends Oct. 15
The Minnesota Association of Floodplain Manger's (MnAFPM) annual conference will be Nov. 2-3, 2022 in Duluth. The theme is "A Superior Approach: 20 years of Evolving Floodplain Management."
You won't want to miss all the great presentations, workshops and opportunities to learn from each other, so register now!
- Nov. 2, 2022: workshops and tour
- Nov. 3, 2022: conference
The 2022 conference program is available.
See MnAFPM website to register and see more details. Note that the hotel group rate is available through Oct. 10, 2022.
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Minnesota Floodplain Management Office Hours
Talk with FEMA and DNR Floodplain program representatives during monthly virtual Minnesota Floodplain Management Office Hours. Hours will be 10-11 am, typically on the fourth Thursday of the month (but a few are adjusted).
Upcoming monthly hours (Note: all are 10 - 11 am central time)
Where: Teams. No registration is required. Select a date to get the Teams meeting appointment.
If there is enough interest, these hours may be expanded.
Ongoing FEMA Flood Insurance Office Hours
Do you have questions about flood insurance? Need help understanding coverages, premiums, underwriting or anything else? FEMA Region 5's Flood Insurance Liaison announces monthly Virtual Flood Insurance office hours. If you have a question about flood insurance, FEMA staff will be available the last Friday of every month to help you out. To protect your privacy, breakout rooms will be available to speak one-on-one with an insurance expert.
Topic: FEMA Region 5 Flood Insurance Office Hours
When: The last Friday of the month, 10 – 11 am central time
Where: Zoom. No registration is required. Office hours are on a first come, first served basis. Drop in here.
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FEMA Region 5 staff (based in Chicago, IL) are continuing their monthly one hour virtual training series. They are FREE!
It's not too late to register for many training topics!
Upcoming "Managing your Community's Floodplain" monthly series dates and topics:
Note: All held 9-10 am Central Time.
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Topic #9 Sept. 28, 2022: Resolving Potential Violations; Registration Link
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Topic #10 Oct. 26, 2022: Higher Standards; Registration Link
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Bonus Topic Nov. 16, 2022: Community Rating System (CRS); Registration Link
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Topic #11 Nov. 30, 2022: Basement Flooding Mitigation; Registration Link
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Topic #12 Dec. 14, 2022: No Adverse Impact; Registration Link
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Important Dates to Note:
(since August 2022 Water Talk and upcoming in next couple months)
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Preliminary Maps:
- October 2022: Dodge, Morrison and St. Louis Counties
- November 2022: Chippewa County
- December 2022: Wabasha County
Local Officials Meetings & Open Houses
- Cottonwood Better Data LOMR Kick off - October 19, 2022, 3-4 pm
90-Day Appeal Periods
- Lincoln County - 7/20 to 10/18/2022
- Watonwan County - 7/8 to 10/6/2022; 8/12 to 11/9/2022 for City of Madelia
Letters of Final Determination (LFDs)
Effective (6 months after LFD date)
- Lyon County (levee panels) - Sept. 15, 2022
- Nicollet County - Oct. 13, 2022
- Lake of the Woods County - Oct. 27, 2022
- Koochiching County - Nov. 17, 2022
- Pennington County - Dec. 1, 2022
Additional Map Update Information:
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Our DNR Land Use Unit staff have many great photos of the resources we value and highlighting examples of land management we are working with our local partners to encourage.
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Minnesota North Shore showing off fall colors! |
Highlighting Minnesota's beautiful fall colors with photos above and below by DNR Mapping Hydrologist Mary Presnail.
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Waterfall at Banning State Park (Sandstone, MN) |
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