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Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference offers presentations and more about region’s waters
Annual event brings together property-owners, scientists, and others to talk about a variety of subjects affecting area lakes.
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Fourth-grade students take to the St. Croix River for history, nature, stewardship
Field trips provide students with access to the riverway while sharing the natural wonders and history of their national park.
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Five years after massive manure spill, residents fighting for clean water
Big dairy in Willow River watershed dumped 300,000 gallons of manure into a wetland in 2017.
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Officials urge safe and responsible boating as season starts
Stay sober and always wear a life jacket near or on water.
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River remains high and cold, no-wake rules in effect for start of summer
Water levels are dropping but still elevated on lower St. Croix.
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Xcel Energy to begin temporary drawdown of St. Croix Falls Flowage
Power company lowering water levels behind dam to repair damage from recent flooding.
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Bike tour explores geology of Marine and Scandia
Biking enthusiast and geologist Dale Setterholm leads two tours on June 11.
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Tribal officials applaud plan to change derogatory names for places
Mille Lacs Band recommends replacement names for lakes near Snake River in Pine City.
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Anglers can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Clean, drain, and dispose to keep lakes and rivers healthy.
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Hastings Area Birding Festival reports finding many feathered friends
Earth Day event included field trips, bird banding, a keynote speaker, and a lot of bird species.