Water Resources

Permitting and reporting

Apply for water permits and well construction preliminary assessments, request changes and report water use. Visit Minnesota Permitting and Reporting System (MPARS)

Groundwater management program

Groundwater is vital to Minnesota's present and future prosperity, and is at risk of overuse in several areas of the state. Learn more about groundwater management.

Clean In Clean Out

Clean your watercraft, Drain all water, Dispose of unused bait. Protect your waters by following state aquatic invasive species laws.