Division of Waters
"Helping people ensure the future of our water resources."
Kent Lokkesmoe, Director
Information: (651) 259-5700
Recent Developments:
New Information Sheets
- Water Access: Installing a Boat Ramp
- Temporary Bridges and Low-Water Ford Crossings
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Dry Weather
Flood Insurance
Structures in Public Waters Rule Revision
Shoreland Rules Update Project
- Shoreland Rules Update Introduction and Information
- Shoreland Rules Update Fact Sheets
- Issue Identification Report
Dock Information
Frequently Requested Items
Who do I contact?
- Water-related Permit Contact Information
- Division of Waters Programs - What We Do
- Naming Geographic Features
Projects Affecting Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands
- Do I Need a Permit?
- Public Waters Work Permit Application Forms
- - for projects involving lakes, wetlands, rivers and streams
- - for public transportation/public utility projects
- Public Waters Inventory (PWI) Maps and Lists
- Lake Finder (find data on Minnesota lakes)
Water Use and Water Supply
- Do I Need a Permit?
- Water Appropriation Permit Program
- Water Appropriation Permit Application Forms
- Public Water Supply Plans
- Water Conservation Information
- Ground Water Sustainability
- Shoreland Rules Update Project
- Lake Classfications
- Lake Improvement District Program
- Shoreline Alteration Information Sheets
- A Guide for Buying and Managing Shoreland
- Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program
Water Resources Data
- Ground Water Level Data
- Ground Water Resources and Pollution Sensitivity
- Water Use Data
- Stream Flow Data
- Lake Level Data
- Climate Data
