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

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

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

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 Funding Sources Publication Type
Rice SWCD devises 1 fix for 2 Circle Lake properties (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Cover crop demo program takes off (PDF) Traverse Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) (PDF) Snapshot
Itasca SWCD, Coleraine protect Trout Lake with stormwater-focused solution (PDF) Itasca Rainy River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
2021 BWSR legislative wrap-up (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Lake City, Goodhue SWCD curb runoff to Lake Pepin (PDF) Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Green blueprint: Developing new seed mixes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Pilot project explores carbon markets (PDF) Stearns Upper Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) (PDF) Featured Plant
Feedlot upgrade aids Mississippi River (PDF) Dodge Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Two Chisago County lakes delisted (PDF) Chisago St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
10 ecological landscaping principles (PDF) Statewide Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
Watonwan County buffers in place (PDF) Watonwan Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) (PDF) Featured Plant
Dodge County dairy's feedlot upgrade benefits farm, Mississippi River (PDF) Dodge Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Pipestone SWCD targets nitrates (PDF) Pipestone Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Crosslake, partners protect water quality (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Blue Earth SWCD targets impaired river (PDF) Blue Earth Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Restoring a metro trout stream (PDF) Dakota Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Porcupine Sedge (Carex hystericina) (PDF) Featured Plant