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 Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
Setting Mille Lacs priorities via Aitkin County SWCD-led drone study (PDF) Aitkin, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
New online tool will track condition of state's wetland restorations (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Nine delistings tied to work backed by Clean Water Funds (PDF) Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Winona, Wright Lower Mississippi River Basin, St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Full Story: Meet the Morrison SWCD staffer behind 350-plus RIM easements (PDF) Morrison Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Full Story: Marshall’s HELP grant sites aim to increase habitat, awareness (PDF) Lyon Minnesota River Basin Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
March 2024 Featured Plant: Wild bergamot (PDF) Featured Plant
Full Story Grazing, NRCS assistance boost productivity of sheep flock, land (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXMw8YUNQhQ Fillmore, Winona Lower Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund Snapshot
Full Story: Wetland training program offers professional certification options (PDF) Statewide Snapshot
Peatlands restoration potential sparks research, conservation (PDF) Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Water storage among benefits of Murray County wetland restoration (PDF) Murray Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
February 2024 Featured Plant: Prairie dropseed (PDF) Featured Plant
Maple Grove’s popular Fish Lake poised to drop ‘impaired’ status (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Maple Grove’s popular Fish Lake poised to drop ‘impaired’ status (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Rotational grazing boosts productivity (PDF) https://youtu.be/hXMw8YUNQhQ?si=-QIvoEH1sC6Zjk0u Winona Lower Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund Conservation Story
January 2024 Featured Plant: Kentucky coffee tree (PDF) Featured Plant
Fish species signal potential for delisting Sand Hill River stretch (PDF) Polk Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR lauds Minnehaha Creek’s Hayman for integrated approach (PDF) Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Water-quality goals drive city, McLeod SWCD collaboration (PDF) McLeod Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR recognizes Olmsted SWCD’s Langer for teamwork, shared expertise (PDF) Olmsted Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Watershed-Based Implementation Funding at work in the metro area (PDF) Carver, Dakota, Scott Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot