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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

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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

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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

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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 Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
Coming soon: Noncompetitive soil health funds for Minnesota SWCDs (PDF) Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
NRCS-SWCD forestry partnership supports fire safety in Arrowhead (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytz5qgdOk9Q St. Louis Great Lakes Basin Other Snapshot
Training focuses on using PTMApp tool to measure practices’ outcomes (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
January 2025 Featured Plant: Culver's root (PDF) Featured Plant
Edgerton’s long-term solution to drinking water protection (PDF) Pipestone Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR lauds Prior Lake-Spring Lake’s Dick for forging connections, bringing joy to work (PDF) Scott Minnesota River Basin Snapshot
BWSR recognizes Cottonwood SWCD administrator’s creative tactics (PDF) Cottonwood Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Snapshot
BWSR Academy adapts to meet training needs in conservation (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
December 2024 Featured Plant: White turtlehead (PDF) Featured Plant
Eight SWCDs expand reach via 4-state climate-smart ag pilot (PDF) Fillmore, Houston, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Redwood, Renville, Stevens, Wadena Statewide Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Bone Lake delisting indicates watershed-wide improvements (PDF) Washington St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bone Lake delisting indicates watershed-wide improvements (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxXJJp934CI Chisago, Washington St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
November 2024 Featured Plant: Sky-blue aster (PDF) Featured Plant
Funds available for landowners to diversify existing RIM easements (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Soil health staffing grant backs farmer mentors in 11 southwestern counties (PDF) Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Other Snapshot
Increase in TTCP funds supports cohorts, local training delivery (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
NRCS, Clean Water Fund-backed grazing operation aids soil, water (PDF) Fillmore Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Rotational grazing: Pipeline to water quality, soil health (PDF) Fillmore Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Full switch: Renville County farm’s soil health transformation (PDF) Renville Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Modeling and design grants prepare for water storage work (PDF) Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Other Snapshot