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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
Rum River Watershed Partnership advances clean water protections (PDF) Aitkin, Anoka Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Technical Service Areas’ engineering expertise saves SWCDs time, money (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Partners amp up source water protection for Thief River Falls (PDF) Pennington Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
New grants would expand reach of conservation messages (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
March 2026 Featured Plant: Harebell (PDF) Featured Plant
Third-generation conservationist focuses on ecological restoration (PDF) https://youtu.be/IwSCU-AL3WE?si=hzMQtlJLw1svZa8O Kandiyohi Upper Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund Snapshot
State and federal funding advances Minnesota peatlands restoration efforts (PDF) Statewide Other Snapshot
BWSR-produced video series fast-tracks watershed board training (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
February 2026 Featured Plant: Blue lobelia (PDF) Statewide Statewide Featured Plant
Managing land with livestock, ecological restoration in mind (PDF) Kandiyohi Minnesota River Basin Federal Fund Conservation Story
Soil health funding accelerates practice implementation statewide (PDF) Faribault, Renville, Yellow Medicine Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
BWSR lauds Pope SWCD manager’s big-picture view of conservation (PDF) Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Rice Creek Watershed District’s Sommerfeld recognized for excellence in outreach, communications (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Todd SWCD-backed manure pit closures improve safety, water (PDF) Todd Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
January 2026 Featured Plant: Heart-leaved aster (PDF) Featured Plant
Southwestern prairie field day reinforces native plant ID skills (PDF) Chippewa Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Soil health tour demonstrates possibilities, connects farmers (PDF) Clay Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Yearlong planning for BWSR Academy creates connections (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
December 2025 Featured Plant: Narrow-leaved purple coneflower (PDF) Featured Plant
November 2025 Featured Plant: Large beardtongue (PDF) Featured Plant