Lower Minnesota River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load Report Part III

This total maximum daily load (TMDL) report is a part of a larger effort addressing impaired waters in
the Lower Minnesota River Watershed. The focus of this report is on six impaired lakes in the western
suburbs of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area in Carver County. Water quality in all of these lakes is
considered poor, with frequent algal blooms occurring. The goal of this report is to quantify the
pollutant reductions needed to meet state water quality standards for nutrients, and spur action to
address the impairment. This part of the metro area is experiencing moderate to high levels of
development and there is increasing awareness of water quality issues by the public.