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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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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, February 27 to March 5
Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.
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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: 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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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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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.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
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National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
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Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
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Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured at Jan. 24 event.
