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Invasive buckthorn can cause increased erosion and nutrient runoff into nearby waters
The non-native bush that has overrun forests in the region not only changes the landscape but could also harm lakes and rivers.
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Creature Feature: Winged mapleleaf mussels cling to existence in a short stretch of the St. Croix
Endangered mollusks only live in a fraction of their historic range, while scientist seek to better understand and protect their delicate population.
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Citizen scientists made 5,000 observations of 1,300 living things in the St. Croix River region last year
Digital database iNaturalist lets you record and explore observations of birds, insects, plants, and much more.
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Scientists track St. Croix River catfish to understand life cycle of endangered mussels
Studying how host fish interact with winged mapleleaf mussel should help guide reintroduction efforts.
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Creature Feature: Blue suckers can warn us when something is wrong with the river
Seldom seen bottom-feeders only live where the water is deep and clean, like the St. Croix, and can alert scientists to pollution.
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Mooneye, sturgeon and microplastics in trout
Highlights of the St. Croix River-related science presented at this fall’s Research Rendezvous.
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Researchers invited to share St. Croix River watershed science at October rendezvous
The annual one-day conference in Marine on St. Croix seeks presentations and posters about river-related research.
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Microscope reveals diverse life in the St. Croix River
See some of the tiny organisms that live in the river through the eyes of a young photographer.
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Video: Dragonfly diehards from across America visit St. Croix Valley
Annual meeting of national dragonfly organization brings citizen scientists and others to unique insect habitat along the St. Croix River.
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Dragonflies go through marvelous metamorphosis along the St. Croix River
Researchers looking for the intriguing insects on the upper river were lucky to see special species and amazing transformations.
