Conservation Implementation

Partners

Local Government Units and Partner Agencies - Overviews of water management duties, related statutes, guidance documents, directories, and more info for Local Government Units that deliver conservation programs and services, along with links to other partner organization websites.

Training

Upcoming BWSR training events, assessments, and self-directed learning

Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP)

Through the Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP), BWSR staff evaluate water management entities and, where necessary, provide assistance.

Carbon Sequestration

The following fact sheets have been prepared by BWSR staff:

• Overview of conservation practices that sequester carbon (March 2010)
• Conservation tillage and carbon sequestration (March 2010)
• Carbon sequestration in forests (March 2010)
• Carbon sequestration in grasslands (March 2010)
• Short summary of scientific literature regarding carbon storage in wetlands (December 2008).

Drainage

BWSR Drainage page: Drainage Work Group, Drainage Management Team, and related technical information and resources

Engineering

BWSR Engineering page: Design and engineering services are provided for wetland projects restored through RIM Reserve and the Minnesota Wetland Banking Program. BWSR Engineering and Technical Services staff also assist local units of government in permit decisions related to WCA and develops standards for soil conservation engineering practices.

Flood Recovery

BWSR Flood Recovery page: Information and resources on flood-recovery efforts of BWSR and partner organizations

• Engineer's Report - Streambank Flood Damage Feasibility Analysis, Kellogg, MN (WHKS report, January 2011)
• Southeast Minnesota Conservation Flood Recovery 2007-2008 (September 2008)
• Southeast Minnesota Flood Recovery - 2009 Progress Report (February 2010)

Forestry

Many of Minnesota’s 90 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) have active forestry/tree programs to help private landowners manage their resources wisely. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources helps support these programs by offering training, information, and technical assistance of forestry and agroforestry issues. BWSR also coordinates local programs to ensure an organized statewide effort and works to integrate private forest management / agroforestry programs and activities of other agencies into local SWCD efforts. For more information, see the BWSR Forestry page.

Native Vegetation Establishment

• Native Vegetation Guidance and BWSR Seed Mixes (Updated March 2010)
• Map of Minnesota Ecological Sections and Subsections (Oct. 15, 2009)
• BWSR Native Vegetation Management Policy on lands enrolled in Conservation Easements (Dec. 17, 2008)