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
Red Lake County SWCD gully fixes save topsoil, improve river's water quality (PDF)
Lincoln County collaboration: One site yields big rewards for Yellow Medicine (PDF)
Clearwater River Watershed District sees rewards of cooperative clean water work (PDF)
Crow Wing SWCD's targeted approach to Serpent Lake yields deeper rewards (PDF)
Bois de Sioux Watershed District builds on multi-partner, multi-benefit successes (PDF)
What's next for Stillwater's Lily Lake? Partners consider post-delisting options (PDF)
Water-quality goals drive collaboration between McLeod SWCD, city of Winsted (PDF)
Sauk River Chain of Lakes water-quality solutions start with livestock producers (PDF)
Duluth's Lincoln Park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout habitat (PDF)
First 7 miles of Whiskey Creek restoration show effectiveness of NRCS-backed work (PDF)
NRCS- Morrison SWCD partnerships focus on forested lands around Camp Ripley (PDF)
Neighboring farmers, neighboring SWCDs drive Pope, Swift county conservation (PDF)
Fish species signal potential for delisting as Sand Hill River water quality improves (PDF)
Becker County farmers' erosion control benefits Wild Rice River water quality (PDF)
Maple Grove's popular Fish Lake poised for removal from impaired waters list (PDF)
Crow Wing SWCD, partners protect Big Trout Lake, 'a resource worth saving' (PDF)
Fixes bring 100-year-old ditch into alignment with modern ag practices (PDF)
Mille Lacs’ circle of influence: Sparking stewardship on a premier fishing lake (PDF)
Water-quality work expands in the Sand Hill River Watershed District (PDF)
Leveraging funds, sharing expertise in the Yellow Medicine River Watershed (PDF)