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
Taking a whole-farm approach to conservation, water quality (PDF)
Lincoln County wetland easements fix ditch, create water storage, wildlife habitat (PDF)
Wright County farmers, lake residents anticipate improved drainage, water quality (PDF)
Becker County farm sees grazing, cover crops as a way to expand its cattle operation (PDF)
Landowners, leveraged funds, partners key to $10M Whiskey Creek restoration (PDF)
Red Lake River bank stabilizations protect water quality, infrastructure (PDF)
Initiative extends conservation to forest, streams in Root River watershed (PDF)
Douglas County dairy transition taps NRCS, Clean Water Funds (PDF)
Three Rivers' Baker Park ravine work aids Lake Independence (PDF)
Rock County easements target nitrate reduction (PDF)
Dodge County dairy’s feedlot upgrade aids Mississippi River water quality (PDF)
Water quality work in N. St. Paul, Maplewood, protects Silver Lake (PDF)
Lake of the Woods SWCD ditch fix targets sediment-filled Bostic Bay (PDF)
Re-created Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary stream aids water quality (PDF)
Pipestone SWCD, farmers work to cut nitrates, protect drinking water (PDF)
Building a productive pasture: NRCS rotational grazing in Pope County (PDF)
Le Sueur County SWCD advances chain of lakes water quality work (PDF)
Crow Wing SWCD's lake protection work leads to Crosslake projects (PDF)
Clearing up Serpent Lake (PDF)
Clay County farm family reaps long-term benefits of cover crops, no-till practices (PDF)