LakeBrowsers
One of the keys to successful application of satellite remote sensing is to make data and information readily accessible to agencies and the public. Users can view the satellite-derived lake clarity map of all of the lakes in the Twin Cites Metropolitan Area as well as the state of Minnesota, zoom in to smaller areas, or query the data base for information on particular lakes. The LakeBrowsers are linked to the Minnesota PCA/DNR's LakeFinder database for additional information such as lake perimeter, area, depth, water quality and clarity measurements, fish surveys, recreation opportunities, and topographic maps. The LakeBrowsers can be accessed using the links below. Additional areas and dates will be added to the LakeBrowser databases as classifications are completed.

Minnesota Statewide LakeBrowser allows you to access our Minnesota statewide lake water clarity database of over 10,500 lakes for the year 2000.

Twin Cities Metro Area LakeBrowser allows you to access the water clarity database we developed for the TCMA from Landsat images from 1973 to 2005 in a map format.

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