This searchable library contains stories from all of BWSR’s regular publications including Snapshots, Featured Plants, and Conservation Stories. Search by keyword, county, major watershed basin, publication date, funding source, or publication type. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Mary Juhl.

Note: Staff continue to populate this webpage with BWSR’s full catalog of stories. Check back regularly for new content.

Waters edge with tall grasses and lily pads.

Nine delistings tied to work backed by Clean Water Funds

BWSR grants support conservation partners’ projects that contribute to water-quality improvements in 7 lakes, a river reach and a stream segment

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Sheep in the background grazing while two men stand in the front.

Rotational grazing boosts productivity

A Winona County farmer counts soil health and sheep health among the rewards of an intensively managed system

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View of work on Lincoln Park.

Duluth park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout

Lincoln Park’s $4.2M revitalization tapped a host of partners and funding sources; Clean Water Fund-backed work will help to improve habitat in Miller Creek

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backhoe working for improvements to creek.

First 7 miles of Whiskey Creek restoration show effectiveness of NRCS-backed work

Federal and state funds support the Wilkin SWCD and Buffalo-Red River Watershed District’s work with landowners benefiting water quality, water quantity and wildlife

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Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
In La Crescent, HELP grant sparks community, habitat connections (PDF) Houston Lower Mississippi River Basin Environment and Natural Resources Trust Conservation Story
Riparian RIM easement builds upon existing wildlife habitat (PDF) Yellow Medicine Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Wright County wetland restoration offers flood protection and habitat, aids local road projects (PDF) Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Bonding Snapshot
Feedlot upgrade contributes to groundwater protection effort (PDF) Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
May 2025 Featured Plant: Prairie onion (PDF) Statewide Featured Plant
Pine SWCD targets Snake River water quality via forestry work (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN7B3sIhPro Pine Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Group convenes to set priorities for managing, protecting native vegetation (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Renville County cooperation brings additional water storage options (PDF) Renville Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Cook County SWCD partnership aids water quality, improves road safety (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AHR_RqGbxU Cook Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bassett Creek watershed project offers multiple benefits, enhanced Golden Valley park (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
April 2025 Featured Plant: Wild lupine (PDF) Featured Plant
Cook County partnership aids water quality, highway safety (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AHR_RqGbxU Cook Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Soil health incentives strengthen Goodhue nitrate reduction effort (PDF) Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
SWCD, city, BSU partnership aims to protect Lake Bemidji (PDF) Beltrami Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
MN CREP expansion opens easement opportunities in 12 additional counties (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Wetland Conservation Act rulemaking process advances, BWSR seeks feedback (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
March 2025 Featured Plant: Pearly everlasting (PDF) Featured Plant
Soil health incentives strengthen Goodhue nitrate reduction effort (PDF) https://youtu.be/09emZzmPtDc?si=6xOyW6v4w6FbJ0Mg Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Feedlot upgrade contributes to groundwater protection effort (PDF) Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Training focuses on using PTMApp tool to measure practices’ outcomes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot