This project is located within the Minnehaha Creek watershed and addresses an E. coli listing in Minnehaha Creek and an excess nutrients listing for Lake Hiawatha. The project is a joint effort among the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is contracting with Tetra Tech, Inc., an environmental consulting firm, to develop this TMDL study. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is providing technical support and is leading stakeholder involvement. The draft TMDL is targeted to be completed in 2013.
Map and location
The impairments in this project lie in the Mississippi River - Twin Cities watershed .
TMDL report and implementation plan
Minnehaha Creek and Lake Hiawatha TMDL: Final TMDL Report- Minnehaha Creek Lake Hiawatha TMDL: EPA Approval Letter (February 24, 2014)
Other documents
- Lake Hiawatha Site Specific Standard
- Public Notice open for comment Feb. 4 – Mar. 6, 2013.
Meetings and events
See the TMDL Meetings, Events and News page for notices of general interest and event-related information on impaired waters/TMDLs.
Links
Information contact
Eric Alms, Project Manager
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-757-2589
eric.alms@state.mn.us