November 2023 Snapshots: Duluth stormwater improvements, Lawns to Legumes update, EPA-BWSR study

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November 2023

Snapshots are stories that highlight the work of our agency and partners. Read below for insights on how these partnerships impact our state's soil and water resources.


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Duluth park revamp incorporates stormwater treatment, aids trout

Part of Lincoln Park’s $4.2 million revitalization, Clean Water Fund-supported work will help to improve trout habitat in temperature-impaired Miller Creek. Stormwater best management practices will filter, slow and cool previously untreated runoff from the park and surrounding neighborhood.

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Lawns to Legumes reimbursement increases with $4 million in new funds

New funding will support BWSR’s popular pollinator habitat program, which has created more than 5 million square feet of new habitat in residential settings since 2019.

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EPA, BWSR study could inform how wetland bank projects are managed

An EPA-backed study may help BWSR choose future wetland bank restoration sites used in its Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program.

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