Monitoring Sites

MFCRWD staff perform flow gaging at several stream sites in the watershed. Flow gaging is an important aspect in the identification of trends and potential water quality issues. Water samples are collected from these sites and are analyzed for Total Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Suspended Solids. In addition to flow gaging and chemistry sample collection, MFCRWD staff use a YSI Sonde to measure pH, conductivity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen with each sample collection. The following three sites are actively surveyed each monitoring season:

Station ID: MFC4

Description: Middle Fork Crow River at Old Town Hall Rd, Inlet to Nest Lake, 3 mi North-Northwest of Spicer, MN

Low Flow on 9/12/12. Staff gauge: 0.38 ft – Velocity: 0.29 ft/s – Discharge: 4.13 cubic ft/second

A serene river flows through lush green banks, surrounded by trees and vibrant grass, reflecting a calm, peaceful scene.
Normal Flow on 7/27/11. Staff Gauge: 2.74 ft – Velocity: 3.10 ft/s – Discharge: 205.71 cubic ft/second

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flood Stage on 4/13/11. Staff gauge: 3.55 ft – Did not gage

Station ID: CL3

Description: Middle Fork Crow River at County Road 2, East of Lake Calhoun

The image shows a serene waterway surrounded by greenery and grass, with a small dam and a sign nearby.
Low Flow on 8/23/12. Staff gauge: 2.40 ft – Velocity: 0.72 ft/s – Discharge: 23.15 cubic ft/s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Flow on 6/19/12. Staff gauge: 3.74 ft

A calm river flows alongside bare trees, grassy areas, and a few buildings under a gray sky, creating a serene landscape.
Flood Stage on 4/21/11. Staff gauge: 5.48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station ID: Manannah

Description: Middle Fork Crow River at County Road 30, 1 mile South of Manannah

A tranquil river flows between lush greenery, reflecting trees and clouds, creating a serene natural landscape.
Low Flow on 8/23/12. Velocity: 0.72 ft/s – Discharge: 23.15 cubic ft/s
A tranquil river surrounded by lush greenery and trees, reflecting the overcast sky.
High Flow on 7/28/11. Velocity: 2.24 ft/s – Discharge: 390.61 cubic ft/s
A calm river flows through a landscape with bare trees and sparse vegetation, reflecting a tranquil, natural setting.
Flood Stage on 4/14/11. Velocity: 3.13 ft/s – Discharge: 601.06 cubic ft/s