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National Park Service to conduct prescribed fires along St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers
Several burns to restore natural habitat will take place as conditions allow.
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Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to remove local control of factory farms
Legislation would have prevented communities from passing any protections from large-scale livestock operations.
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William O’Brien State Park riverside section closed for year
Construction project to upgrade and renovate facilities will affect campgrounds, day use area, and busy boat launch.
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New fishing regulations for Wisconsin anglers on the St. Croix River effective March 1
Rules include changed limits for several popular game species.
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Watch: Online event featuring St. Croix 360’s founder, other regional writers
Recording of Jan. 23 event now available from North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area.
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Minnesota DNR seeks public input for updates to Carlos Avery WMA master plan
First update in 46 years will guide future of public land in headwaters of Sunrise River, a St. Croix tributary.
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St. Croix Watershed Research Station opens application period for artist and writer residencies
Program provides opportunity to connect art and science at historic river cabin.
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DNR releases Invasive Carp Action Plan update
Agency announces new plans to help prevent carp from taking over St. Croix and other rivers.
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Washing machines can produce millions of tiny plastic particles that are polluting land and water.
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Conservationist to be honored for 1950s fight against Namekagon River dam
Lewis Posekany was a Wisconsin DNR biologist who helped block a proposed dam that would have degraded prime stretch of river.
