Observation Well Program

The SWCD has been monitoring groundwater levels, under a contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources since 1982. Thirty four wells located throughout Stearns County are checked monthly from March through December in order to track groundwater levels. These wells are in critical areas of the county, where large amounts of water are being used, or where future development might cause a groundwater problem.  The overall objective is to collect sufficient baseline data which the state can use to access the impacts on our groundwater resources. To view the baseline data and location of the observation wells click on the DNR Observation Well Location Web Site or to retrieve groundwater level information click here.