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
A river runs through it, again: The Grey Cloud Slough restoration (PDF) Washington St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Understanding pollinator use on RIM conservation easements (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Engineered erosion: A fix on a Minnesota River tributary (PDF) Scott Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Conservation in the Glacial Hills (PDF) Pope Minnesota River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
TSA 8 expands knowledge and skills for SWCD technical staff (PDF) Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake Of The Woods, Wadena Rainy River Basin, Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Landowner sign up opens to restore wetlands for road program (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding, Other Snapshot
Transforming a contaminated site in a Minneapolis neighborhood (PDF) Hennepin St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Fillmore SWCD project restores capacity of 1955 flood control structure (PDF) Fillmore Lower Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Financial reconciliations provide transparency for the state (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Excellence in conservation: 2017 MAWD Outstanding Employee (PDF) Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Excellence in conservation: 2017 MASWCD Outstanding Employee (PDF) Becker Snapshot
Featured Plant: Prairie Milk Vetch (Astragalus adsurgens) (PDF) Featured Plant
Lake Ida: Clear, cold, in danger of degrading (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK5lxCcj89A&t=4s Douglas Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Featured Plant: Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Cleaning up Serpent Lake (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
A retired hayfield plays a role in forest transformation, water quality (PDF) Lake Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
The value of peer learning at BWSR Academy (PDF) Crow Wing, Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
The first buffer deadline has passed and results are strong (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot