Cold Spring Groundwater Study

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is collecting data and has developed a groundwater flow model to evaluate the impacts of pumping on Cold Spring Creek. A groundwater flow model simulates existing groundwater conditions and can be used as a predictive tool to guide future groundwater use.

Study Timeline

The DNR completed construction of the groundwater flow model in 2019. They will monitor and collect data through 2020 for use in potential future model refinements. 

Additional Information

Maps

• Cold Spring Groundwater Study Map

Fact Sheets

• Introduction - Fact Sheet 1
• Selecting the Study Area - Fact Sheet 2
• The Groundwater Study - Fact Sheet 3

Project Updates

• Groundwater Modeling Project Overview
• Existing Data Summary Report
• Groundwater Study Model Report (40 MB)

Annual Reports

2020

• Annual Report to the Legislature

2019

• Annual Report to the Legislature - Cover Letter
• Annual Report to the Legislature

2018

• Annual Report to the Legislature - Cover Letter
• Annual Report to the Legislature

2017

• Annual Report to the Legislature - Cover Letter
• Annual Report to the Legislature

Technical Advisory Group

• Dr. Bob Tipping, Minnesota Geological Survey - University of Minnesota
• Mr. Jeppe Kjaersgaard - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Mr. John Woodside - Minnesota Department of Health
• Mr. Larry Kramka - Foth Infrastructure & Environment (representing Cold Spring Brewing Company)
• Mr. Mark Janovec - Stantec (representing City of Cold Spring)
• Mr. Mike MacDonald - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Mr. Richard Soule - Minnesota Department of Health

Questions

• Nicola Blake-Bradley, Area Hydrologist

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