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Bringing Big Carnelian Lake back from the brink
Declining health highlights need for lakeshore habitat.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 19 to 25
Equinox marks the transition to season of nights longer than days.
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Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous now open for registration
Conference features presentations about many aspects of science in the St. Croix River region.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards $225,000 in environmental grants to 19 nonprofits
In just two years, the Environmental Grant Program tops $266,000 in awards thanks to donor collaboration.
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Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration
Events and activities scheduled throughout park for Saturday, Sept. 20, with a shuttle bus available.
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Afton State Park phenology September 12 to 18
Birds on the move, deer readying antlers, salamanders seek refuge, and the last monarchs make their way toward Mexico.
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River landing at William O’Brien State Park temporarily closed
Low water and sediment from Lake Alice drawdown have clogged channel.
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Afton State Park phenology September 5 to 11
Waterfowl form flocks for migration while year-round residents get ready for winter.
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Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Big Marine Lake
Invasive clams detected for first time in the lake in lower St. Croix watershed.
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Clean Food and Water Forum will connect citizens and local resources
Event will bring together local voices, national experts, and grassroots changemakers.
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St. Croix Tribe receives land donation to expand Clam Lake community
Siren couple gives 30 acres adjacent to existing tribal lands.
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Wisconsin appeals court affirms DNR authority to regulate large-scale livestock facilities
Industry lawsuit challenged state’s power but lower court rejection has been upheld.
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Walz announces 2026 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held in Stillwater
Events the weekend of next May 8-9 will be the first time the annual tradition has been hosted on the St. Croix.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 22 to 28
It’s the last chance to see a lot of birds and other wildlife that will soon disappear for the season.
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St. Croix Valley “Poets of Place” will launch chapbook at special reading
Arrow Broken Poetry Collective’s event on August 28 will feature five local poets and an open mic.
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A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
Steak and other mammal meat can trigger an allergic reaction in people with alpha-gal syndrome.
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Lake at William O’Brien State Park suddenly drained due to bad valve
Equipment malfunction causes Lake Alice to lose all its water.
