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
Featured Plant: Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) (PDF) Featured Plant
RIM easements extend to Crow Wing River (PDF) Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Wadena Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Restored West Branch Warroad River channel improves safety (PDF) Roseau Rainy River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Matt Kocian named 2019 Outstanding Watershed District Employee (PDF) Anoka Upper Mississippi River Basin Snapshot
Empowering staff, fostering collaboration (PDF) Polk Red River of the North Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: Yellow Jewelweed (Impatiens pallida) (PDF) Featured Plant
Improving trends in the Elk River Watershed (PDF) Benton, Sherburne Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Koochiching SWCD exceeds conservation enrollment goals for forested private lands (PDF) Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
With restored river channel comes improved road safety (PDF) Roseau Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Carlton SWCD improves safety, habitat (PDF) Carlton Great Lakes Basin, St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Rice SWCD channels its message (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Habitat-friendly solar option takes off (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Wetland certification changes slated for 2020 (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Peer-to-peer learning shines at BWSR Academy (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Shoreline tour illustrates solutions (PDF) Stearns Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Arbor Day invigorates new Pine SWCD forestry (PDF) Pine St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
SWCD handbook updates slated for January (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
How agriculture can address climate change (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
One-stop service boosts buffer work (PDF) Marshall Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot