BWSR Updates

Key information for our most popular core programs.

Stay Safe MN

 

Learn more about Minnesota’s COVID-19 Response and Preparation. 

BWSR offices are currently closed in response to COVID-19, but BWSR staff are teleworking full time and are available by phone or email. 

Find more details about how BWSR is managing our work in response to COVID-19.
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Climate Change in Minnesota

BWSR is committed to making climate resiliency and mitigation efforts a priority. To learn about climate initiatives throughout the state, visit the recently-launched inter-agency Our Minnesota Climate website.

Learn more about BWSR's climate work.
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Core Competency Training

The Technical Training and Certification Program (TTCP) is developing the Core Competency trainings for Soils, Water Quality, and Conservation Planning. These trainings are designed to provide foundational conservation knowledge and are intended to be taken by all staff regardless of position.

Learn more about Core Competency training.

BWSR Features

Friday, January 22
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BWSR awards $12.3 million in Clean Water Fund grants
St. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) approved $12.3 million in Clean Water Fund grants at the Dec. 17 board meeting. The…
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Meet BWSR’s 2020 Outstanding SWCD Employee

Colleagues say Pennington SWCD water plan coordinator Peter Nelson’s technical abilities combined with his communication skills made the Red Lake River…

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January 2021 Featured Plant: Common yarrow

Named after the Trojan war hero Achilles, common yarrow has been used as a fever reducer, pain reliever, sleep aid, and as a treatment for stomach disorders…

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Landowner Craig Brose, right, and Wright SWCD resource conservationist Andrew Grean in front of a 10-acre pond
Wright County farmers, lake residents anticipate improved drainage, water quality

Wright SWCD's $490,000 project treats 10% of county ditch system affecting Ann Lake, taps multipurpose drainage management Clean Water Fund grant

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BWSR Funding

BWSR implements state soil and water conservation programs and wetland policies through a statewide partnership. Learn more about our funding sources.
General Fund
The General Fund is base funding established by the legislature that provides BWSR the resources and capacity to…
Clean Water Fund (CWF)
In 2019, 53% of BWSR's overall budget came from the Clean Water Fund, the allocated portion of the revenue from…
Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF)
The Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) is one of two appropriations BWSR receives from revenue created by the Clean…
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF)
The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) was established following voter approval of a…
Bonding
Bonding dollars are unique in that while they are appropriated in a specific biennium, expenditures can span from four to six fiscal years.  At BWSR, bonding…
Other Funds
A small part of BWSR's budget is made up of transfers from other state agencies, federal funds, and special revenue funds.  For example, some staff positions,…