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 Date
Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
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
NRCS-SWCD forestry partnership supports fire safety in Arrowhead (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytz5qgdOk9Q St. Louis Great Lakes Basin Other Snapshot
Coming soon: Noncompetitive soil health funds for Minnesota SWCDs (PDF) Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
NRCS award doubles the available funds for state water storage program (PDF) Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
February 2025 Featured Plant: Anise hyssop (PDF) Featured Plant
Edgerton’s long-term solution to drinking water protection (PDF) Pipestone Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR lauds Prior Lake-Spring Lake’s Dick for forging connections, bringing joy to work (PDF) Scott Minnesota River Basin Snapshot
BWSR recognizes Cottonwood SWCD administrator’s creative tactics (PDF) Cottonwood Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Snapshot
January 2025 Featured Plant: Culver's root (PDF) Featured Plant
BWSR Academy adapts to meet training needs in conservation (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bone Lake delisting indicates watershed-wide improvements (PDF) Washington St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Eight SWCDs expand reach via 4-state climate-smart ag pilot (PDF) Fillmore, Houston, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Redwood, Renville, Stevens, Wadena Statewide Federal Fund, Other Snapshot