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River Management comments: The stewards
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway’s partners at Wild Rivers Conservancy highlight priorities for park plans.
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William O’Brien State Park lake and river access to be reconstructed after accidental drainage
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
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Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 6 to 12
Increasing open water draws many of the first migrating birds to return to the river.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 27 to March 5
Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.
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River Management comments: The river town
Marine on St. Croix’s feedback calls out several issues of concern and requests National Park Service action.
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Stillwater studio offers “Art & Water” artist residencies this summer
A House Unbuilt announces program to support creative work focused on environment, place, and community.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 13 to 26
The first migrating birds are finding their way back north while maple sap will soon start running.
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Mapping the St. Croix: River’s first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
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Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
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Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Dozens of creeks—and a few lakes and ponds—in the St. Croix watershed are home to beloved fish species.
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National Park Service researchers report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
Scientists looked for mussels on the Namekagon River, saw wolves while seeking birds, surveyed springs, monitored water quality, and more.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
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Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR invites feedback on draft regulations for long-ignored species.
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Final draft of National Park Service plan describes future of St. Croix and Namekagon river management
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
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Cold weather means thin ice near power plant
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
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Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 16 to 29
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
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Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
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Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
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Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
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Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
