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  • Photos, St. Croix Seasons: Spring to Summer

    Photos, St. Croix Seasons: Spring to Summer

    Three months when the natural world goes through many changes.

  • Emerald ash borer infestation reaches upper river

    Emerald ash borer infestation reaches upper river

    A firsthand report from the front lines of the invasion by the tree-killing insects.

  • Introducing: The St. Croix Watershed Map

    Introducing: The St. Croix Watershed Map

    Our new 36″ x 24″ wall map offers a detailed view of the region defined by the St. Croix River.

  • PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

    PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

    December 12, 2025

    New research finds “forever chemicals” connected to significant health problems for infants.

  • Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18

    Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18

    December 5, 2025

    Ducks and geese linger at open water, coyotes and foxes compete and coexist.

  • St. Croix Valley Foundation opens two regional grant programs supporting early childhood and the arts

    St. Croix Valley Foundation opens two regional grant programs supporting early childhood and the arts

    December 5, 2025

    Grants invest in bold ideas and trusted nonprofits to build a stronger, more vibrant St. Croix Valley.

  • Photos: St. Croix Seasons, Early Spring

    Photos: St. Croix Seasons, Early Spring

    December 5, 2025

    The slow arrival of spring in March and April offers much beauty for the observant.

  • River photo series: St. Croix Seasons, Winter

    River photo series: St. Croix Seasons, Winter

    November 28, 2025

    The year began with the subtle beauty of ice and snow and the solitude of cold weather.

  • Watch: ‘Capturing A Sense of Place’ with Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki

    Watch: ‘Capturing A Sense of Place’ with Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki

    November 26, 2025

    Discussion of the unique ways two local artists use their work to connect with audiences, communicate complex issues, and inspire people to act.

  • St. Croix Valley poetry series culminates first year with three renowned writers

    St. Croix Valley poetry series culminates first year with three renowned writers

    November 26, 2025

    Arrow Broken Poetry Collective closes out first year with a dynamic lineup of regional authors

  • The surprising recovery of once-rare birds

    The surprising recovery of once-rare birds

    November 26, 2025

    It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often.

  • River Radio: St. Croix 360 joins conservation conversation

    River Radio: St. Croix 360 joins conservation conversation

    November 14, 2025

    Founder Greg Seitz and other guests interviewed about local environmental topics.

  • Afton State Park phenology, November 7 to November 20

    Afton State Park phenology, November 7 to November 20

    November 7, 2025

    Meteor showers, shades of gray squirrels, the two types of aspen, and more.

  • Online program to feature St. Croix 360 founder and Stillwater artist discussing ‘sense of place’

    Online program to feature St. Croix 360 founder and Stillwater artist discussing ‘sense of place’

    November 7, 2025

    Nov. 18 event will include presentations by Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki with discussion afterwards.

  • Here’s how games and graphics are helping get teenagers excited about protecting the environment

    Here’s how games and graphics are helping get teenagers excited about protecting the environment

    November 7, 2025

    Environmental data can be overwhelming, but at a showcase in the St. Croix River watershed, students learned how deciphering it can be fun.

  • St. Croix Valley historic rehab projects sweep Wisconsin statewide restoration awards

    St. Croix Valley historic rehab projects sweep Wisconsin statewide restoration awards

    October 31, 2025

    Two buildings saved from demolition were restored and reopened.

  • Live! from North Woods and Waters launches season with “All About Sandhill Cranes”

    Live! from North Woods and Waters launches season with “All About Sandhill Cranes”

    October 31, 2025

    Watch a presentation that spotlights iconic birds.

  • Afton State Park phenology, October 24 to November 6

    Afton State Park phenology, October 24 to November 6

    October 24, 2025

    The Beaver Moon waxes and the anniversary of the 1991 Halloween Blizzard approaches.

  • Where the Waters Remember: Dakota life along the St. Croix

    Where the Waters Remember: Dakota life along the St. Croix

    October 24, 2025

    Watch the recording of a presentation by two experts in archaeology and Dakota history.

  • St. Croix Valley Foundation launches $3.5 million grant program to strengthen nonprofits across region

    St. Croix Valley Foundation launches $3.5 million grant program to strengthen nonprofits across region

    October 17, 2025

    The new Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program invests in the people, systems, and strategies that help nonprofits adapt and thrive.

  • Afton State Park phenology, October 17 to 23

    Afton State Park phenology, October 17 to 23

    October 17, 2025

    Fall progresses with waterfowl following the river south and many creatures looking for a cozy lair.

  • William O’Brien State Park to close during special hunt on November 15 and 16

    William O’Brien State Park to close during special hunt on November 15 and 16

    October 17, 2025

    O’Brien will close to facilitate harvest intended to prevent overpopulation.

  • Student project informs River Falls dam removal project

    Student project informs River Falls dam removal project

    October 12, 2025

    Hands-on research by local university provides valuable data to local decision makers.

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  • Preliminary construction begins Sept. 29 on I-94 bridge over St. Croix River
  • Volunteers build new bridge and path on Ice Age Trail to move route off road
  • One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here’s how it worked out
  • Snake River Fur Post historic site lays off staff, reduces operations
  • St. Croix Valley historic rehab projects sweep Wisconsin statewide restoration awards
  • Historic trail shelter at Wisconsin Interstate State Park restored after fire

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St. Croix Falls

  • Temperature: 32.36 ° F
  • Streamflow: 1960 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 2.84 ft

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