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: Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Pomme de Terre conservation aims to improve water quality (PDF) Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Mississippi River, trout streams benefit from feedlot upgrades (PDF) Wabasha Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Shoring up support to protect Blue Lake (PDF) Isanti Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Critical Corridor: Mississippi River headwaters habitat, recreational resource gain protection (PDF) Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison Upper Mississippi River Basin Outdoor Heritage Fund Conservation Story
Comprehensive carp management (PDF) Scott Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Soil health in the southeast: Two approaches, one goal (PDF) Mower, Olmsted Lower Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund Snapshot
AmeriCorps crews battle noxious weeds (PDF) Fillmore, Houston Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR Board tours Pomme de Terre projects (PDF) Grant, Swift Minnesota River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Pomme de Terre tackles water quality (PDF) Swift Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Long Lake poised for gradual improvement (PDF) Ramsey Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Marketing clarifies protection-based plan (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Little Rock Lake drawdown (PDF) Benton Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
NRCS training explores soil health (PDF) Becker, Kanabec, Murray, Steele Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin, St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Meet two longstanding SWCD teams (PDF) Cottonwood, Faribault Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Other Snapshot
New London collaboration stretches grants (PDF) Kandiyohi Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
AmeriCorps powers Root River SWCD project (PDF) Houston Lower Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Buffer law flexibility yields results (PDF) Chisago, Statewide Rainy River Basin Other Snapshot