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Wild Rivers remarks: St. Croix stewards from throughout history
Read about a few of the lesser-known river conservationists whose impact is still felt today.
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Tickets on sale for St. Croix River film showing
Sept. 25 event on Stillwater riverboat will feature premiere of new short films about the river.
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Human geography on the St. Croix River
Maps mark the paths of time.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 25 to October 1
Winter preparations are underway in earnest now.
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Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous scheduled for Oct. 6
Event in Osceola will offer presentations on variety of St. Croix scientific topics.
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Science Museum of Minnesota permanently protects 130 acres along the St. Croix River
New easements complete permanent protection of St. Croix Watershed Research Station’s lands.
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Land donation on Yellow River keeps habitat intact and preserves water quality
Couple donates 110 acres to conservancy for perpetual protection.
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Pierce County residents celebrate clean-water victory in factory farm contested case, call for statewide action
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time.
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Dedication planned for historical marker at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
Unique ecological preserve has rich human history.
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North parking lot at Osceola Landing to close for bridge construction
Parking lot and boat ramp will be used for staging and access during bridge replacement project.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 11 to 17
Migrating birds are passing through while male deer develop antlers and a few amphibians can still be found.
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Talon mine proposal: An artist’s perspective
Shanai Matteson combines art and activism to educate and organize in defense of water and a rural way of life.
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Osceola Bridge meeting will provide information on upcoming construction
Sept. 21 event offers update on bridge closure schedule and other details as replacement project begins.
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Wisconsin DNR encourages harvesters and hunters to stay safe and protect vulnerable wild rice beds
Agency urges people to give each other plenty of space, be aware of surroundings, and respect one another.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards record $442,200 in environmental grants
Largest environmental grant cycle in regional grant program history brings three-year grantmaking to more than $708,000.
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Talon mine proposal: A legal perspective
Environmental attorney finds gaps and flaws with proposal and environmental review.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 21 to 27
Prairie birds prepare to bid farewell and squirrels are storing seeds and nuts.
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Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge construction starts soon
Bridge will close to traffic in mid-October for approximately one year, shorter than earlier estimate.
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Part 3: ‘Girl Reporter’ goes canoeing on the St. Croix River in 1921
Groundbreaking journalist and her friends complete their journey with final stops in Marine and Stillwater.
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Wiigiwaaman and memories: Ojibwe village helps keep tribal history and culture alive
Tribal members build replica village to honor ancestors and remember roots.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 7 to August 13
Monarchs make first moves toward migration while late season blossoms bloom.
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Part 2: ‘Girl Reporter’ goes canoeing on the St. Croix River in 1921
The future friend of Eleanor Roosevelt encountered sand and deadheads that made her group’s trip difficult.
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Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat
Hot weather and warm water have led to fish kills across the state.
