St. Croix 360

Sand barrens in bloom

Botanists have been busy documenting hundreds of plant species found in unique area along upper St. Croix.

Annual tour offered of area where Gordon MacQuarrie hunted, fished, and wrote.

Minnesota’s Carpenter Nature Center opens visitor center and trails at site across the river.

State lawyers announce settlement for 2019 incident that contaminated trout stream in Willow River watershed.

Projects in Chisago County intended to protect water far downstream.

Natural organisms stimulated by extra nutrients create unsafe water conditions.

Mid-summer bounty includes lots of birds, blooming flowers, and interesting insects.

Unique wildlife area nestled between upper St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers hosts events focused on special features.

New exhibits developed in partnership with tribe and local community designed to share broad perspectives with new audiences.

Event marks signing of agreement between state and volunteers to manage native habitat.