Minnesota DNR Buffer Protection Map (MN)
Official buffer law mapping page with the Buffer Map viewer and statewide data download. Identifies public waters and public ditches requiring permanent vegetation buffers. For buffer mapping questions and local assistance, explains the roles of SWCDs and drainage authorities.
Minnesota DNR Buffer Protection Map
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What you can look up here
- ShorelandRules for property near lakes, rivers, and coastlines.
- GIS data downloadsDownload parcels, roads, imagery, lidar, and other layers.
- Lakes and waterLake depth maps, water quality, public access, and public waters status.
About this resource
- Provided by
- Minnesota DNR (official)
- Covers
- All of Minnesota
- Link status
- Opened normally at the last check
- Link checked
- Oct 13, 2026
- Web address
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/buffers/index.html
Official page content and destination checked September 7, 2026.
Who to contact
- Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo)Coordinates state GIS data, runs the Minnesota Geospatial Commons and the statewide parcel, address and imagery programs.
- commons.mngeo@state.mn.us
- Website
- Visit website
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