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

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

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

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 Funding Sources Publication Type
Kittson SWCD grows soil health program via incentives, outreach (PDF) Kittson Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
In Meeker County, outreach funds boost MN CREP awareness, sign-ups (PDF) Meeker Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
Featured Plant: Canada wildrye (PDF) Featured Plant
Bois de Sioux Watershed District builds on multi-partner, multi-benefit successes (PDF) Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Southwest Prairie TSA mentorship expedites SWCD techs’ proficiency (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 Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Isanti SWCD alum treatment caps yearslong Blue Lake protection work (PDF) Isanti Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Cook County SWCD staff gain experience via collaboration with BWSR engineer (PDF) Cook Great Lakes Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: American bittersweet (PDF) Featured Plant
Expanding MN CREP in Meeker County (PDF) Meeker Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Conservation Story
Big Stone SWCD’s work with farmers to fix gullies augments Marsh Lake water quality efforts (PDF) Big Stone Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Faribault County cover crop trials spark some permanent conversion (PDF) Faribault Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
BWSR lauds Capitol Region's Fossum for data-driven, people-focused work (PDF) Ramsey Upper Mississippi River Basin Snapshot
Becker SWCD administrator's leadership earns annual BWSR award (PDF) Becker Upper Mississippi River Basin Snapshot
Rice County MN CREP enrollment restores wetland, preserves legacy (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Native vegetation guide update includes climate considerations (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Farmers sign on to mend erosion (PDF) Stevens Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Securing sourcewater via forestland (PDF) Crow Wing, Hubbard Upper Mississippi River Basin Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Partners protect groundwater, habitat (PDF) Nobles Lower Mississippi River Basin, Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
BWSR Academy resumes in-person training (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Rice County MN CREP enrollment restores wetland, preserves legacy (PDF) Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin Other Conservation Story