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

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
Gaining momentum: Conservation expertise, leveraged funding and cooperation converge in Becker County (PDF) Becker Red River of the North Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Conservation Story
Wright County Tackles drainage and water quality (PDF) Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Capacity gains equal conservation gains (PDF) Jackson, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Rock Lower Mississippi River Basin, Minnesota River Basin, Missouri River Basin Snapshot
Featured Plant: Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Rock County easements protect drinking water (PDF) Rock Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Wright County farmers, lake resdients anticipate improved drainage, water quality (PDF) Wright Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Other Conservation Story
Kittson County livestock producers find success with NRCS grazing plans (PDF) Kittson Red River of the North Basin Federal Fund Conservation Story
BWSR strives to increase diversity in conservation (PDF) Statewide Statewide Environment and Natural Resources Trust Snapshot
Featured Plant: Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) (PDF) Featured Plant
Featured Plant: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) (PDF) Featured Plant
BWSR outlines voluntary buffer improvement options (PDF) Statewide Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Taking conservation to the trees (PDF) Winona Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Farm Bill biologist expands easements (PDF) Aitkin, Carlton Great Lakes Basin, St. Croix River Basin Other Snapshot
Grants propel Grass Lake restoration (PDF) Kandiyohi Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund, Other Snapshot
Rock County easements target nitrate reduction (PDF) Rock Missouri River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Conservation Story
Soil health: From Field to Farm (PDF) Faribault, Olmsted, Rice Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Watershed approach boosts metro-area water quality (PDF) Anoka, Hennepin Upper Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund Snapshot
Conservation planner certification benefits SWCDs, landowners (PDF) Martin, Mower Lower Mississippi River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
First-generation dairy farmer (PDF) Douglas Minnesota River Basin Clean Water Fund, Federal Fund Snapshot
Featured Plant: Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) (PDF) Featured Plant