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

Search BWSR's story library

Story Date
Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Funding Sources Publication Type
The potential application is huge (PDF) Ramsey Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Upstream Battle (PDF) Carlton Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
It will demonstrate what we're capable of (PDF) Traverse Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
EPA to revise Section 404 Assumption rules (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
'A lot can get done by one person' (PDF) Nobles Lower Mississippi River Basin, Missouri River Basin Other Snapshot
'A passionate advocate for conservation' (PDF) Fillmore Lower Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Making sense of financial statements (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) (PDF) Featured Plant
Fixing field-splitting gullies aids river (PDF) Polk Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Andover partnership restores wetland (PDF) Anoka Upper Mississippi River Basin Bonding Snapshot
MN CREP protects more than 12,000 acres at 15-month mark (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding, Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
BWSR Academy offers hands-on training, peer learning (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Purple-stemmed Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea) (PDF) Featured Plant
Restoring Summit Lake: A rare opportunity (PDF) Nobles Lower Mississippi River Basin, Missouri River Basin Other Snapshot
RIM safeguards St. James drinking water (PDF) Watonwan Minnesota River Basin Other Snapshot
Easement site preserves family legacy, restores habitat (PDF) Otter Tail Minnesota River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Other Snapshot
SWCD managers collaborate to solve problems, save money (PDF) Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau Rainy River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Big Trout: 'A resource worth saving' (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Fixing community septic systems, protecting groundwater supplies (PDF) Olmsted Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot