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Learn about wild rice research at free presentation Nov. 19
A professor will speak at the National Scenic Riverway headquarters in St. Croix Falls about how his research helps efforts to protect the important grain.
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Bird-friendly forest restoration at Riverside Landing
A recent project on the upper St. Croix will hopefully attract migratory songbirds to an area hit by the July 1 blowdown storm.
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Scandia council votes for parking restrictions at Log House Landing
Parking will only be allowed on the north side of the road, while other proposals to further regulate parking were rejected.
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Photo essay: Exploring Arcola Mills
The newly-opened historic site is a great destination to enjoy autumn in the valley. Special events and free pontoon rides are scheduled all month.
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New video of “Be Moved” trip down length of river
Featuring beautiful footage, interviews with paddle participants, and more, this video should get you thinking about your 2012 paddling plans.
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New efforts to clean up two St. Croix tributaries
The public is asked to help craft plans to clean up Brown’s Creek in Stillwater and the Apple River in Somerset, helping improve habitat and preventing algae blooms in the St. Croix River.
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Volunteers needed at new river visitor center at Arcola Mills
The Park Service is seeking volunteers to help operate an experimental St. Croix River visitor center at the historical site north of Stillwater.
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Native plant sales are an opportunity to help protect clean water
Buy plants that are easy to maintain and which help prevent erosion and runoff at two events in September.
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Search for invasive carp finds no fish
New video and other updates show efforts the DNR is making to determine extent of invasive carp problem.
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Winners of the “Save the Fish” clean water contest
The campaign helped raise awareness about how people can help prevent unhealthy algae in the St. Croix River and other lakes and streams by planting rain gardens.
