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
Featured Plant: Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) (PDF) Featured Plant
Mississippi headwaters protections expand to tributaries, create more linked corridors (PDF) Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
BWSR guidance makes solar projects more wetland-friendly (PDF) Statewide Statewide Snapshot
Bois de Sioux Watershed District builds on multi-benefit successes (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW2X7M1NwoQ Traverse Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
First 7 miles of Whiskey Creek restoration show effectiveness of NRCS-backed work (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzXYYfheItE Otter Tail, Wilkin Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Conservation Story
Coon Creek Watershed District project links stormwater, habitat improvements (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWLshcdmwiM&feature=youtu.be Anoka Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Featured Plant: Wood anemone (PDF) Featured Plant
BWSR staff expertise contributes to quality of private wetland banks (PDF) Statewide Statewide Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Pilot project sets sights on reforestation via private landowners in priority areas (PDF) Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Crow Wing, Douglas, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Sherburne, Todd, Wadena Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust, Other Snapshot
Farmers’ erosion fixes augment Marsh Lake water quality efforts (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de0588rMZl8 Big Stone, Lac Qui Parle Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR pilot tracks progress of watershed management plan (PDF) Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Yellow Medicine Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Faribault County cover crop trials spark some permanent conversion (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBpyzq1C60&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Faribault Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Kittson SWCD grows soil health program via incentives, outreach (PDF) Kittson Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
In Meeker County, outreach funds boost MN CREP awareness, sign-ups (PDF) Meeker Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
Featured Plant: Canada wildrye (PDF) Featured Plant
Bois de Sioux Watershed District builds on multi-partner, multi-benefit successes (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW2X7M1NwoQ&feature=youtu.be Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Conservation Story
Southwest Prairie TSA mentorship expedites SWCD techs’ proficiency (PDF) Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Yellow Medicine Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Snapshot
Isanti SWCD alum treatment caps yearslong Blue Lake protection work (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW6HiJtxz60 Isanti Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Cook County SWCD staff gain experience via collaboration with BWSR engineer (PDF) Cook Great Lakes Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: American bittersweet (PDF) Featured Plant