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.

Back hoe digging up ground for conservation

Stevens SWCD erosion fixes catching on in Pomme de Terre River watershed

Farmers are seeing benefits of Clean Water Fund-backed conservation projects that mend gullies, slow runoff, reduce nutrient-loading to Perkins Lake

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Two men walking away from the camera in a soybean field

NRCS’ Mississippi River Basin Initiative in Chisago County improves water quality

Dedicated funds support farmers’ conservation work in the Chisago Lakes Chain of Lakes’ Green Lake watershed, where benefits flow from the St. Croix River to the Gulf of Mexico

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Drone view of green landscape next to a water body.

Pickerel Lake focus, collaboration in the Shell Rock River Watershed District

Targeted Watershed Program Clean Water Fund grant-supported work includes 245-acre wetland restoration, involves U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, DNR, Pheasants Forever

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Stream flowing through wooded area

Red Lake County SWCD projects save topsoil, improve river’s water quality

Clean Water Funds from BWSR, backing from Red Lake Watershed District and Red Lake County support agricultural practices that stanch field erosion, focus on Lower Clearwater River

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Story Date
Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
Duluth park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
EPA, BWSR study could inform how wetland bank projects are managed (PDF) Statewide Federal Fund Snapshot
Lawns to Legumes reimbursement increases with $4 million in new funds (PDF) Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust, Other Snapshot
November 2023 Featured Plant: Big bluestem (PDF) Featured Plant
Vermillion River watershed tour spotlights rural, urban conservation (PDF) Dakota Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Irrigation workshop introduces NRCS, SWCD staff to latest tech (PDF) Todd, Wadena Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
New RIM program targets riparian areas, floodplains to benefit habitat, water quality (PDF) Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
October 2023 Featured Plant: Bottlebrush grass (PDF) Featured Plant
Sauk River Chain of Lakes water-quality solutions start with livestock producers (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4H-M8lJ8uY Stearns Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Wilkin SWCD leverages private funds to expand soil health options (PDF) Wilkin Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Rain check: State funding aims to increase floodwater storage (PDF) Statewide Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
NRCS-BWSR soil health training builds staffers’ confidence, skills (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
MASWCD institute cohort develops leadership skills, forges connections (PDF) Snapshot
Watershed prioritizes outreach to connect landowners, resources (PDF) Sibley Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: American bellflower (Campanulastrum americanum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Sauk River Chain of Lakes water-quality solutions start with livestock producers (PDF) https://youtu.be/w4H-M8lJ8uY?si=gNc1wl736iH6XCoQ Stearns Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
First 7 miles of Whiskey Creek restoration show effectiveness (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzXYYfheItE&feature=youtu.be Otter Tail, Wilkin Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
BWSR-NRCS training introduces conservation engineering skills (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUaRDRtuXkQ&feature=youtu.be Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Collaborations, grants buoy North Shore stormwater fixes (PDF) Lake Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot