Minnesota's rivers, reservoirs at very low levels for boating
8/21/2021 10:51:10 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Minnesota
Aitkin County, MN
Anoka County, MN
Benton County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Houston County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Washington County, MN
Winona County, MN
Buffalo County, WI
La Crosse County, WI
Pepin County, WI
Pierce County, WI
Trempealeau County, WI
Vernon County, WI
Start Date: 8/12/2021
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River conditions in parts of Minnesota were termed “scrapable” indicating that boats would likely scrape the bottom. Some reservoirs were nearing the lows reached during drought in 1988. About half of the state’s lakes were below normal summer levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
CBS Minnesota (Minneapolis), Aug 12, 2021
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