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
Red Lake River bank stabilizations protect water quality, infrastructure (PDF) https://youtu.be/7x39647C9ts Pennington Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Le Sueur SWCD stokes conservation (PDF) Le Sueur Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Watershed funds update septic systems (PDF) Cook, Lake Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Neighborhood habitat takes root (PDF) Sherburne Upper Mississippi River Basin Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
BWSR report assesses quality of restored wetlands (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris punctata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Lake of the Woods SWCD targets Bostic Bay (PDF) https://youtu.be/ymTS7WobiV4 Lake Of The Woods Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Buffer law's 3-year progress report (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Meet BWSR's 2020 Outstanding Watershed District Employee (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Meet BWSR's 2020 Outstanding SWCD Employee (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Featured Plant: Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) (PDF) Featured Plant
Virtual, compressed BWSR Academy draws record attendance (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Targeting Bostic Bay (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymTS7WobiV4 Lake Of The Woods Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Le Sueur County SWCD advances chain of lakes water quality work (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Sto5-BKYo Le Sueur Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Gaining momentum: Conservation expertise, leveraged funding and cooperation converge in Becker County (PDF) https://youtu.be/xCdu0IuD0W8 https://youtu.be/3G0I6sY1Q8I Becker Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Wright County Tackles drainage and water quality (PDF) https://youtu.be/Grn6d2DIxV4 Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Capacity gains equal conservation gains (PDF) Jackson, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Rock Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Rock County easements protect drinking water (PDF) Rock Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Wright County farmers, lake resdients anticipate improved drainage, water quality (PDF) https://youtu.be/Grn6d2DIxV4 Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story