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Rough Fishing, Part 2: Catching rare redhorse and landing new legislation
The unique river redhorse could benefit from new research and regulations.
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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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Scientist and DNR disagree about decision to drop carp barrier funding
Researcher and river advocates criticize cutting of invasive fish control money.
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Iowa expert shares lessons about hog production and water pollution
Chris Jones learned a lot about industrial agriculture in his career — and then got in trouble for talking about it.
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Company proposes nickel mine near St. Croix watershed
Talon Metals submits application for underground mine located upstream of Big Sandy Lake.
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Osceola approves bluff development permits but legal questions loom large
Village board approves key parts of controversial proposal for apartments at former hospital site.
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St. Croix River basin drops into drought
Abnormally hot and dry weather is creating unusually low water levels.
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Improvements and closure plans updated for William O’Brien State Park
Lower part of park will close this fall for one year of construction.
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Six wildlife sightings on a St. Croix bluff in 20 minutes
Three birds, three flowers, and one eternal conflict.
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Developer submits full proposal for apartment building on Osceola bluff
Village will begin review of application at a meeting on May 24.
