RIM Grasslands part of 600-acre Nobles County habitat complex
Work is underway on the last pieces of a 587-acre habitat complex protecting a rare fen, creating a spawning area for a federally endangered fish, and preserving or reconstructing native prairie in Nobles County. Outdoor Heritage Fund-supported RIM Grasslands is among the easements in play.
Direct connection: Root River SWCD streambank stabilization
Watershed-Based Implementation Funding supported the Root River SWCD’s work with a Houston County landowner on a streambank stabilization that helps to keep sediment and the pollutants it carries out of the Mississippi River.
2026 legislative session emphasizes easement funding, yields habitat wins
Funding approved during the 2026 legislative session prioritizes wildlife habitat expansion and funding for initiatives that yield multiple conservation benefits, such as improved water quality, increased biodiversity and erosion mitigation.
Wetland training program certifies 660+ professionals in first 5 years
A training program run by BWSR and aimed at wetland professionals has certified more than 660 people since BWSR took the reins in 2020.