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.

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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
2014 BWSR Legislative Summary (PDF) Statewide Statewide Bonding, Clean Water Fund, Environment and Natural Resources Trust, Federal Fund, Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Large-flowered Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) (PDF) Featured Plant
Seepage Fens add unique twist to southwestern Minnesota restoration project (PDF) Murray Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Other Snapshot
The Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program Launches (PDF) Crow Wing, Mower, Ramsey Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Bringing wetland restoration to life through local outreach in southwestern Minnesota (PDF) Watonwan Minnesota River Basin Other, Outdoor Heritage Fund Snapshot
Restoring Pelican Lake (PDF) Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) (PDF) Featured Plant
Targeted SSTS Inspections: Keeping Lakes Clean in Cook County (PDF) Cook Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Restoring a Rustic Gem in Dakota County (PDF) Dakota Lower Mississippi River Basin, Upper Mississippi River Basin Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Flood Recovery Continues in Northeast Minnesota (PDF) Carlton, Cook, Lake, St. Louis Great Lakes Basin, Rainy River Basin Bonding, Other Snapshot
Where Soil and Water Meet (PDF) Fillmore, Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Featured Plant: Minnesota Liatris Species (Liatris spp.) (PDF) Featured Plant
Pollinators at Risk (PDF) Statewide Statewide Other Snapshot
Opening the door to conservation (PDF) Crow Wing Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
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
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
Pennington SWCD Takes the Lead (PDF) Pennington Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot