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
Featured Plant: Blue vervain (PDF) Featured Plant
NRCS’ Mississippi River Basin Initiative in Chisago County improves water quality (PDF) Chisago St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Well sealing creates research opportunity (PDF) Olmsted Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Optimizing cover crops (PDF) Goodhue Lower Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund Snapshot
PRAP grant boosts efficiency (PDF) Statewide Red River of the North Basin Other Snapshot
Lincoln County collaboration (PDF) Lincoln Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Prairie violet (PDF) Featured Plant
Neighborhood connections aid gardeners (PDF) Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
Lincoln County collaboration: One site yields big rewards for Yellow Medicine   (PDF) Lincoln Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Pickerel Lake focus, collaboration in the Shell Rock River Watershed District (PDF) Freeborn Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Siting of Wetland Mitigation in NE Minnesota – The Way Forward (PDF) Cook, Lake, St. Louis Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Federal Fund, Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Banking on the road bank program (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Other Snapshot
Restored wetland abates flooding, aids wildlife (PDF) Freeborn Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bolstering buffers in Waseca County (PDF) Waseca Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Restoring the Wild Rice River (PDF) Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: American pasqueflower (Anemone patens) (PDF) Featured Plant
Crow Wing SWCD’s targeted approach gains deeper rewards (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Red Lake SWCD's Clearwater focus (PDF) Red Lake Rainy River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Protecting Del Clark Lake's water quality (PDF) Yellow Medicine Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Wetland trifecta: habitat, park, roads (PDF) Anoka Upper Mississippi River Basin Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot