ENRTF ID: 010-A

Project Title: Real-Time Measurements of Nitrate Pollution in Surface Water

Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information

Summary: Rising nitrates are threatening Minnesota streams, but current methods for measuring nitrates are not robust enough. We propose a multi-agency effort to measure, understand, and communicate nitrates in real-time.

Total Project Budget: $ 631,800
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Joel Groten
Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Job Title: Hydrologist
Department: Address: 2280 Woodale Drive
Mounds View MN 55102
Telephone Number: (763) 783-3149
Email jgroten@usgs.gov

Location:
Region: Central, Metro, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast
County Name: Anoka, Cass, Cook, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Marshall, Martin, Morrison, Mower, Rock, Scott, Stearns, Wabasha, Winona

Alternate Text for Visual: Map of Minnesota showing proposed and existing sites, Cedar River watershed, infographic showing sources of nitrate and continuous nitrate monitoring, and data going online for professional and public consumption.