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
SWCDs find myriad uses for billing formula (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Hoary Puccoon (Lithospermum canescens) (PDF) Featured Plant
Culvert inventory aids road safety, trout (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Soil health grows with collaboration (PDF) Renville Minnesota River Basin Other Snapshot
On weeds, seeds and vegetation policy (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Planning, implementation tool upgraded (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
BWSR fine-tunes wetlands training (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia) (PDF) Featured Plant
Communication, cooperation revived Crystal Lake projects (PDF) Blue Earth Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Research council tackles stormwater concerns (PDF) Hennepin St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR tailors technical training to fit certification needs (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
GIS training: 'More than making a map' (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa) (PDF) Featured Plant
Lakeshore lawns: In Detroit Lakes, native plant restorations catch on (PDF) Becker Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Mille Lacs water quality improvements start with individual landowners (PDF) Aitkin, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
As MN CREP unrolls, reasons for enrolling cropland multiply (PDF) Rock Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
LGU performance reviews incorporate Wetland Conservation Act (PDF) Statewide Statewide Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Spreading Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans) (PDF) Featured Plant
Turning wastewater problems into solutions in the City of Myrtle (PDF) Freeborn Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR unique among state agencies with grant volume and availability (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot