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Water walkers plan ceremony along entire St. Croix River
Indigenous women organize effort to carry water the length of the river in prayer.
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How 3M executives convinced a scientist the forever chemicals she found in human blood were safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
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Author of new book about St. Croix River region encourages fun and stewardship
Angie Hong shares special places and stories of the people who protect them.
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Geologists uncover new clues about how glaciers shaped the St. Croix Valley
Recent research near Osceola has answered old questions about Ice Age events.
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Proposed Fairy Falls site plan calls for management changes, now open to public comment
Draft proposal seeks to handle growing number of visitors, public meeting June 25.
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Submerged ‘bug hotels’ tell a story about clean water
Aquatic insects help the National Park Service watch for changes in water and habitat.
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St. Croix River rises to highest water levels of the year so far
Heavy precipitation across upper watershed means no boat wakes are allowed on lower river.
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Wild Rivers Conservancy hires next Executive Director
Matt Poppleton will serve as the organization’s second executive director beginning in July.
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Minnesota moves to block invasive carp on Mississippi River
State provides funding for barrier to be installed at lock and dam near Winona — with potential benefits for St. Croix River.
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Fish surveys turn up surprising species in St. Croix and tributaries
Rare minnows and unexpected paddlefish are highlights of one biologist’s work in 2023.
