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
Recognizing Excellence in Conservation 2016 Watershed District Employee of the Year: Myron Jesme (PDF) Red Lake Red River of the North Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Red Maple (Acer rubrum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Everyone Wins In Lincoln County (PDF) Lincoln Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Other Snapshot
Central High School Beautifies Campus While Protecting the Mississippi River (PDF) Ramsey Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Tools for Success: BuffCAT (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) (PDF) Featured Plant
Faribault County: home to the nation’s largest bioreactor (PDF) Faribault Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bringing clarity back to Detroit Lake (PDF) Becker Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) (PDF) Featured Plant
A lasting legacy on the Grand Marais (PDF) Cook, Pope Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Partnering for success in Rice County (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Bonding Snapshot
Accelerating implementation with MIDS (PDF) Anoka, Chisago, Kanabec, Pine, Washington St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Evolving technical training for conservation professionals (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding Snapshot
Featured Plant: Smooth Wild Rose (Rosa blanda) (PDF) Featured Plant
Tracking Performance with PRAP (PDF) Renville, Statewide Minnesota River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Planting the Seeds: Establishing a state buffers program (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Assessing the need: the Biennial Budget Request (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Studying Conservation from Field to Stream (PDF) Fillmore, Mower Lower Mississippi River Basin Bonding, Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: American Wild Plum (Prunus americana) (PDF) Featured Plant