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Ice is nice: Watch the St. Croix River freeze over
Photos and videos capture the beautiful transition from open water — as the river goes through a unique seasonal cycle.
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Creature Feature: Blue suckers can warn us when something is wrong with the river
Seldom seen bottom-feeders only live where the water is deep and clean, like the St. Croix, and can alert scientists to pollution.
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Mooneye, sturgeon and microplastics in trout
Highlights of the St. Croix River-related science presented at this fall’s Research Rendezvous.
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Live from the St. Croix: Moments of peace on the banks of the river
Take in the river, take a deep breath, and enjoy a brief escape from anything that’s bothering you.
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St. Croix River tributary celebrates decades of protection
Afton land conservancy Belwin works to protect highly-valued Valley Creek, with benefits downstream for the Wild & Scenic River it joins.
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Connecting kids with the joy of the St. Croix
A first-grade field trip brings kids to the banks of the river, teaching them about what makes it special, providing a chance to feel awe, and instilling a sense of stewardship.
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St. Croix Valley tree is officially the biggest of its kind in the country
National organization declares black willow in Marine on St. Croix the largest specimen in America.
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Stillwater Lift Bridge closes to all boat traffic on November 1
As open span is replaced for the winter, there will be no lifts and no travel under the bridge allowed due to construction project.
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Fall photos and videos show the St. Croix River in full color
See some recent photos shared on social media showing off the river robed in red, yellow, and orange.
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St. Croix Creature Feature: Eels migrate between the St. Croix River and Atlantic Ocean
The strange and seldom seen fish grow up in the lower St. Croix, then make an incredible journey back to the Sargasso Sea to breed.
