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 Record Flood Demonstrates the Power of Partnership (PDF) Wabasha Lower Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Trickle UP Engagement: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Goes Grassroots (PDF) Carver, Hennepin Minnesota River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Pennington SWCD Takes the Lead (PDF) Pennington Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Long-time partnerships result in environmental improvements, success in SW Minnesota (PDF) Nobles, Rock Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Kittson SWCD targets grass filter strips to restore Lake Bronson (PDF) Kittson Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) (PDF) Featured Plant
Grant Activity at BWSR (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Life on the Brink (PDF) Becker Upper Mississippi River Basin Bonding Snapshot
Clean Water Fund Performance Report (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Minnesota’s Water Planning Efforts Evolve (PDF) Statewide Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Frost Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Annual Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Marsh Hedge Nettle (Stachys palustris) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Large-Flowered Penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Minnesota's Milkweeds (genus Asclepias) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: American Basswood (Tilia americana) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) (PDF) Featured Plant