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
New structure, additional staff speed project implementation (PDF) Pennington, Red Lake Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Mile-long stream restoration a rare opportunity in Maple Grove (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Snapshot
September 2024 Featured Plant: New England aster (PDF) Featured Plant
BWSR board conservationist tour offers opportunity to connect and learn (PDF) Snapshot
BWSR updating Wetland Conservation Act rules to reflect statutory changes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Southern Minnesota alliance turns to video for soil health outreach (PDF) Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
New tool speeds ID, evaluation of potential water storage sites (PDF) Statewide Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
New RIM easement program option exceeds initial goal, offers flexibility (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Protecting pollinators: Lessons learned via Lawns to Legumes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
August 2024 Featured Plant: Purple prairie clover (PDF) Featured Plant
Farmers’ erosion control aids Wild Rice River water quality (PDF) Becker Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
BWSR engineering tour offers insights to help overcome design challenges (PDF) Cottonwood, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Redwood, Watonwan Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Hands-on training equips NRCS, SWCD staff to work with farmers (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
2024 Legislature passes funding for habitat, easements, water-quality improvements (PDF) Snapshot
July 2024 Featured Plant: Red-berried elder (PDF) Featured Plant
Buffer law approaching 100% compliance, BWSR staff focuses on maintenance and relationships (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Wetland banking program offers benefits to infrastructure, landowners, habitat (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Redwood River project saves soil, strengthens flood control (PDF) Redwood Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
In Otter Tail County, easement protects wild rice, fish, wildlife (PDF) Otter Tail Red River of the North Basin Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
June 2024 Featured Plant: Lance-leaf figwort (PDF) Featured Plant