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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 Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
Kittson County livestock producers find success with NRCS grazing plans (PDF)
Pennington County ditch fixes stabilize banks, stanch erosion (PDF)
Adrian secures wellhead protection (PDF)
Crow Wing SWCD's lake protection work leads to Crosslake projects (PDF)
Re-created Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary stream aids water quality (PDF)
Building a productive pasture: NRCS rotational grazing in Pope County (PDF)
Le Sueur County SWCD advances chain of lakes water quality work (PDF)
Lake of the Woods SWCD ditch fix targets sediment-filled Bostic Bay (PDF)
Water quality work in N. St. Paul, Maplewood, protects Silver Lake (PDF)
Clearing up Serpent Lake (PDF)
Dodge County dairy’s feedlot upgrade aids Mississippi River water quality (PDF)
Pipestone SWCD, farmers work to cut nitrates, protect drinking water (PDF)
Clay County farm family reaps long-term benefits of cover crops, no-till practices (PDF)
Beltrami SWCD stormwater project protects Lake Bemidji water quality (PDF)
Itasca SWCD, Coleraine protect Trout Lake with stormwater-focused solution (PDF)
Chisago County's North Center, South Center lakes delisted (PDF)
BWSR's road bank program improves safety, efficiency, wetlands' quality (PDF)
MN CREP easement links tracts of public land, augments habitat (PDF)
Shingle Creek's linked restorations augment habitat, curb bank erosion (PDF)
Delisting sampler: Clean Water Funds linked to lake, stream improvements (PDF)