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Wisconsin seeks to reinforce resilience in response to increased flood frequency
Proposals would help local governments repair from and prepare for major floods that have hit region in recent years.
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Celebrate spring in the St. Croix Valley with wildflowers
Read a brief interview with wildflower experts and attend their presentation on March 26.
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St. Croix Valley potters study prehistoric ceramics at Science Museum
Modern craftspeople who live and work along the river recently visited a collection of pots and other artifacts from people who called the area home hundreds of years ago.
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Fifty percent chance of ‘major’ flooding on the St. Croix this spring
National Weather Service blames a wet fall and snowy winter for elevated risk of high water.
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River Bum Blog: Walking on water
Winter hiking along the frozen river opens a window to this subtle season.
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Stillwater asks what public prefers for new park on river
The city is now accepting comments to finalize a concept plan for the Aiple property, featuring extensive river frontage near downtown.
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Scandia sand spill: Solar company pays $40,000 for 2018 stormwater damage
Solar farm operator will fund wetland restoration elsewhere to compensate for erosion and sand deposition.
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Snowplows spread beet product to melt ice, cut pollution, and reduce road repair costs
County highway department uses biodegradable brine to reduce salt use that threatens lakes, rivers, vehicles, and roads.
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Looking for long lost prairie remnants in Afton State Park
Bluff prairies were once ignored by humans and home to unique wildlife, but may now need help to survive.
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Factory farm runoff contaminates creek in St. Croix River watershed, killing fish
Manure from CAFO in Willow River region flowed off field where it had been spread.
