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
Partnerships for Cleaner Water at Clear Lake (PDF) Washington St. Croix River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Preliminary Estimates Show Promising Progress on Buffer Law (PDF) Mower, Statewide Lower Mississippi River Basin, Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Public Private Partnership Benefits the Poplar River (PDF) Cook Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) (PDF) Featured Plant
Partnering for AIS Prevention: Vermilion Lake Association and North St. Louis SWCD (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Other Snapshot
Innovation in Clean Water Practices and Technology (PDF) Other Snapshot
Student Interns Advance Conservation Efforts (PDF) Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) (PDF) Featured Plant
Staying on Track for Success (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
It Starts with Partnership: Conservation in Le Sueur County Lakes Region (PDF) Le Sueur Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Minnesota, USDA sign new CREP agreement (PDF) Statewide Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin, Red River of the North Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: American Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum opulus L. americanum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Farm Bill Assistance Partnership sees increased demand for conservation in 2016 (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Accelerating water quality improvements in Scott County (PDF) Scott Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Balancing Production and Resource Needs (PDF) Hubbard, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena Red River of the North Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium augustifolium) (PDF) Featured Plant
How Healthy is your Soil (PDF) Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
No-Till/Soil Health Program at work in Clearwater County (PDF) Clearwater Red River of the North Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Another Successful BWSR Academy (PDF) Crow Wing, Statewide Statewide, Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Recognizing Excellence in Conservation 2016 Soil and Water Conservation District Employee of the Year: Melissa Barrick (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot