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Join a virtual wildlife safari on the St. Croix River
Explore the beautiful and fascinating plants, animals and more that call the region home.
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St. Croix Creature Feature: Local photographer shares fisher sighting
Elusive predator briefly revealed itself while chasing after its breakfast.
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Afton State Park Phenology, week of June 12, 2020
Details about what’s growing, flying, blooming, nesting, and otherwise alive right now at the popular park on the lower river.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of April 10, 2020
Wildlife to look for as spring progresses in the St. Croix Valley.
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Scientists study St. Croix mussels in race to solve die-off epidemic
Biologists alarmed about mass mussel deaths across the country look to the healthy St. Croix to help figure out what’s happening.
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Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
Scientists show how game fish populations have declined in area where carp are established — a worrisome omen for the St. Croix.
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Conservation groups call for Minnesota to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle
Petition to DNR says the toxic substance kills millions of birds and other animals each year, acceptable alternatives exist, and it’s time to act.
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Federal agency to consider endangered species designation for sturgeon
Populations of the ancient fish, including in the St. Croix River, will undergo rigorous status review.
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Survey finds St. Croix River has most mussel species of any Wisconsin waters
Species once commercially important now recognized for ecosystem importance.
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A fitting Fourth finalé: Entangled eagles rescued near Marine on St. Croix
Boaters, a sheriff deputy, and the Raptor Center came to the aid of injured birds locked together by their talons and trapped in the river.
