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Proposed large-scale hog farm near St. Croix tributary hits hurdle
Burnett County enacts one-year moratorium on new facilities to study issue and determine if more protections are needed.
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Boat wakes cause two injuries on lower St. Croix
Issue takes on increased urgency after women are hospitalized in separate incidents.
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Learn how to protect the St. Croix from invasive species at on-the-water workshop
July 19 program will train citizens on monitoring and reporting invasive species.
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DNR to boaters: ‘Own your wake, for everyone’s sake!’
Officials urge responsible recreation to protect people, property, and the river — and avoid further restrictions.
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Xcel Energy announces plan to close St. Croix River power plant
Allen S. King Plant near Bayport will be retired as utility company moves toward renewable, carbon-free energy sources.
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From a St. Croix River childhood flowed generations of conservation
Tia Nelson shares memories of her father’s early life in the region, how it inspired him to protect the environment, and how she carries on the legacy.
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Commercial fisherman captures invasive silver carp in St. Croix River
Non-native fish captured in nets causes renewed concerns about recreation and ecological health on the lower river.
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Mussels making moves for water quality
The St. Croix River’s abundant mussels play an important role in keeping the water clean.
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Ospreys’ recovery from pollution and shooting is a global conservation success story
Chemical pollution and hunting pushed Ospreys to the edge of extinction in the mid-20th century. Today, they have rebounded and can be spotted worldwide, often nesting on manmade structures.
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Grants available for bird habitat restoration in St. Croix River region
Tropical Wings invites applications for funding to preserve and restore land to support migratory birds.
