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
Delisting achieved, partners consider possibilities for Stillwater’s Lily Lake (PDF) Washington St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Pope-Swift SWCD collaboration optimizes erosion control work (PDF) Pope, Swift Minnesota River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR Academy marks 15 years of tailored conservation training (PDF) Snapshot
December 2023 Featured Plant: Winterberry (PDF) Featured Plant
Water-quality goals drive city, McLeod SWCD Collaboration (PDF) https://youtu.be/SKE-p0Dl3X8?si=pYFisHNOtT0Lc20f McLeod Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Neighboring farmers, neighboring SWCDs drive Pope, Swift county conservation (PDF) https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A//youtu.be/-RWqwmKx… Swift Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
What’s next for Stillwater's Lily Lake? Partners consider post-delisting options. (PDF) Washington Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Duluth park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
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