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Groundwater Challenges in Rural Minnesota

Agricultural Irrigation

Wet Industry

Municipal/Domestic Supply

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Major Crop Irrigation with Groundwater

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Minnesota Rural Water Systems

Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water & Surface Water Features

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Topeka Shiner Irrigation-Ag. Drainage

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Factors In Ground Water Management

Desire
Industrial Growth Municipal Supply Agricultural Growth

Limitations
Climate Change Water Use Conflicts Natural Feature Impacts

jim.sehl@state.mn.us (507) 537-6605 mndnr.gov

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