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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 Date
Story Title Video Link County Major Watershed Basin Story Date Funding Sources Publication Type
November 2025 Featured Plant: Large beardtongue (PDF) Featured Plant
NRCS-backed balsam removal a factor in sparing house from fire (PDF) St. Louis Great Lakes Basin Federal Fund Snapshot
Cookout on the Farm: Serving up burgers with a side of conservation (PDF) Pine Great Lakes Basin, St. Croix River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Le Sueur County well-sealing efforts protect drinking water sources (PDF) Le Sueur Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Restored Jackson County wetland benefits wildlife, water quality (PDF) Jackson Lower Mississippi River Basin, Missouri River Basin Bonding, Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust, Federal Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
In the field: IDEC cohort samples conservation careers (PDF) Dakota, Hennepin Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
NRCS, host of partners back $17M for irrigation upgrades (PDF) Otter Tail Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
BWSR Board tour highlights habitat work, water storage (PDF) Redwood, Renville Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Core competency trainings offer flexible learning options for conservation pros (PDF) Snapshot
October 2025 Featured Plant: Large-leaved aster (PDF) Featured Plant
Irrigation workshop immerses NRCS, SWCD staff in new tech (PDF) Todd, Wadena Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
With $8 million in new funding, road bank program seeks restoration opportunities (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding, Other Snapshot
Pomme de Terre priorities drive Grant County SWCD erosion fix (PDF) Grant Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
September 2025 Featured Plant: Maximilian sunflower (PDF) Featured Plant
Nitrate-reduction work focuses on St. Peter’s drinking water supply (PDF) Nicollet Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
With Watershed-Based Implementation Funding, partnerships focus on priorities (PDF) Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Revised RIM boosts payment, land-use options, term length (PDF) Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Leech Lake River plan protects waters by cutting the (road) salt (PDF) Cass Clean Water Fund Snapshot
August 2025 Featured Plant: Chokecherry (PDF) Featured Plant
Nicollet SWCD taps Clean Water Funds to aid St. Peter's nitrate-reduction work (PDF) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKj7WcFEQgQ Nicollet Minnesota River Basin Bonding Conservation Story