Soil health stories
Below is a sampling stories and videos produced by BWSR to highlight the importance of soil health practices:
Self-guided cover crop tours underway
Pipestone SWCD, farmers work to cut nitrates, protect drinking water (VIDEO)
Soil Health: From field to film
Cover crops: A means to expand beef herd (VIDEO)
BWSR, NRCS collaborations produce soil health training (VIDEO)
Cover crop grants aim to improve soil health
Photo Credit (above image): Lance Klessig, Winona SWCD
Photos
Browse images of cover crops here.
Please note: If photos are used in publications, they must be credited according to the information provided in this media kit.
Contact mary.juhl@state.mn.us with questions.
Photo Credit (above image): Lance Klessig, Winona SWCD
About BWSR
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is the state's administrative agency for 90 soil and water conservation districts, 46 watershed districts, 23 metropolitan watershed management organizations, and 80 county water managers. The 20-member board sets a policy agenda designed to enhance conservation delivery through local government partners. Board members, including the board chair, are appointed by the governor to staggered four-year terms.
BWSR’s mission is to improve and protect Minnesota's water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations and private landowners. Core functions include implementing the state's soil and water conservation policy, comprehensive local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act as it relates to the 41.7 million acres of private land in Minnesota.