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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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Judge rules against Osceola Bluffs development over visual impact to river
Court finds officials based approval on bad information.
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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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Community meetings scheduled to discuss invasive carp
After another huge haul of carp from the Mississippi River, advocates plan to provide update and inspire action.
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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.
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Locally developed farmer-led program continues strong despite budget constraints
State supports farmers to protect local waters and improve soil health.
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Conservancy expands permanently protected area along Namekagon tributary
Two recent conservation easements will permanently preserve properties along Spring Lake Creek.
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Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District recognized as 2023 Watershed District of the Year
Agency receives statewide award for work to protect and restore water in St. Croix tributaries.
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Third-generation Pine County farmer recognized for conservation work
Randy Hinze of Pine City receives award for numerous projects to improve farm’s impact on water.
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Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife
Two sites near upper river use different strategies to achieve conservation goals.
