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  • Group makes paddling accessible to all at Willow River State Park

    Group makes paddling accessible to all at Willow River State Park

    New state-of-the-art launch supported by park’s friends group.

  • Taylors Falls boat company celebrates 120 years of St. Croix River tours

    Taylors Falls boat company celebrates 120 years of St. Croix River tours

    Business founded by a teenager in 1906 continues its tradition four generations later.

  • Temporary dam drawdown threatens to flush significant sediment into St. Croix River

    Temporary dam drawdown threatens to flush significant sediment into St. Croix River

    Lake association proposes solution to mud accumulation, but opponents say it would simply send pollution downstream.

  • Afton State Park phenology, July 10 to 16

    Afton State Park phenology, July 10 to 16

    July 10, 2026

    Summer is still sweet as the season progresses.

  • Visit St. Croix 360 at Marine on St. Croix boat show to talk about the river and purchase maps

    Visit St. Croix 360 at Marine on St. Croix boat show to talk about the river and purchase maps

    July 9, 2026

    Wooden boats and summer fun at July 14 event in Marine on St. Croix.

  • St. Croix County withdraws support for Lake Mallalieu drawdown

    St. Croix County withdraws support for Lake Mallalieu drawdown

    July 9, 2026

    Board halts proposal for now over threats to river and lack of information.

  • Minnesota DNR encourages boaters to be courteous, remember waterways are shared resources

    Minnesota DNR encourages boaters to be courteous, remember waterways are shared resources

    July 3, 2026

    Officials say public water users should think of how activities affect other people and the environment.

  • Afton State Park Phenology, July 3rd to 9

    Afton State Park Phenology, July 3rd to 9

    July 3, 2026

    Creatures large and small are growing up in the woods, prairies, and waters of the park.

  • No tern-ing back: Exploring the Gordon Flowage and visiting the creatures that call it home

    No tern-ing back: Exploring the Gordon Flowage and visiting the creatures that call it home

    June 19, 2026

    Come along on for a magical morning on the upper St. Croix, accompanied by endangered birds.

  • Reminder: River film contest seeks entries

    Reminder: River film contest seeks entries

    June 12, 2026

    Create a five-minute or shorter film about the river by August 1 to qualify for cash prizes and inclusion in screenings.

  • Down the river in the dark

    Down the river in the dark

    June 5, 2026

    Night on the St. Croix provides a feast for all the senses except sight.

  • Getting colder: Federal scientists use thermal imagery to help brook trout on Namekagon River

    Getting colder: Federal scientists use thermal imagery to help brook trout on Namekagon River

    June 5, 2026

    Scientists are looking for good places to protect and improve habitat for the native fish species.

  • Good dog: K-9 team catch zebra mussels at St. Croix River boat landing on first day of work

    Good dog: K-9 team catch zebra mussels at St. Croix River boat landing on first day of work

    June 1, 2026

    Protecting water from invasive species is all in a day’s work for new dog on the conservation beat.

  • Afton State Park phenology, May 29 to June 4

    Afton State Park phenology, May 29 to June 4

    May 29, 2026

    Summer settles in as birds hatch, dragonflies skim, and turtles lay eggs.

  • Nature photographers invited to enter contest at St. Croix waterfowl preserves

    Nature photographers invited to enter contest at St. Croix waterfowl preserves

    May 29, 2026

    Explore public lands and celebrate nature at U.S. Fish Wildlife Service wildlife areas.

  • Announcing the ‘Layers of River History’ guided paddle series

    Announcing the ‘Layers of River History’ guided paddle series

    May 20, 2026

    Join Greg Seitz on a relaxing and revealing trip down the St. Croix River.

  • Wisconsin DNR celebrates Endangered Species Day

    Wisconsin DNR celebrates Endangered Species Day

    May 15, 2026

    Agency highlights work to protect imperiled bats, mussels, insects, plants, and more.

  • Lawsuit launched to secure endangered species protection for lake sturgeon

    Lawsuit launched to secure endangered species protection for lake sturgeon

    May 15, 2026

    Group alleges federal government illegally rejected petition to help struggling recovery of ancient fish across the country.

  • Minnesota governor celebrates fishing opener on St. Croix River

    Minnesota governor celebrates fishing opener on St. Croix River

    May 11, 2026

    Gov. Tim Walz caught a couple walleye with legislative leaders and attended events in Stillwater to kick off season.

  • Afton State Park phenology, May 8 to May 14

    Afton State Park phenology, May 8 to May 14

    May 8, 2026

    Insects intensifying, baby birds being born, woods fill with flowers.

  • Foundation invests $1.26M to strengthen St. Croix Valley nonprofits

    Foundation invests $1.26M to strengthen St. Croix Valley nonprofits

    May 8, 2026

    Second round of capacity-building grants supports 24 organizations strengthening leadership, systems, and long-term sustainability

  • River management comments: The readers

    River management comments: The readers

    May 8, 2026

    St. Croix 360’s community of river stewards highlighted turtle protection, Indigenous issues, archaeological sites, and bad behavior by river visitors.

  • Wild Rivers Conservancy to launch EDDY, a new mobile visitor experience, at Wild Rivers Fest

    Wild Rivers Conservancy to launch EDDY, a new mobile visitor experience, at Wild Rivers Fest

    April 30, 2026

    Electric van outfitted with interactive exhibits, materials, and resources will bring programming directly to communities.

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  • Comments invited on possible wildlife impacts of Osceola bridge replacement
  • Down the river in the dark

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St. Croix Falls

  • Temperature: 85.82 ° F
  • Streamflow: 3940 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 3.74 ft

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