Races for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards on the Snake and Eau Claire Rivers back on schedule after last year off.
Back on the water: Encounters with icebergs, beavers, and birds
A first float on the St. Croix River, with an unexpected appearance by aquatic creatures, and other wild experiences as spring gets started.
Switching seasons: More videos of ice-out on the St. Croix
Watch the river clear in additional footage from last weekend.
Legislation to protect turtles stalled in Minnesota senate
Advocates ask public to contact elected officials to halt commercial harvest.
Drones becoming bigger threat to bald eagle nests
Federal wildlife agency warns drone operators to keep their distance from nests to avoid disturbing birds and costly penalties.
Volunteers help restore wildlife habitat on public lands in St. Croix valley
Group works with Fish and Wildlife Service to improve natural habitat in western Wisconsin.
River rising after rain and melting snow
The St. Croix is swelling with snowmelt and rain, but no severe impacts are expected at this time.
Afton State Park Phenology: March 12, 2021
Waterfowl follow the open water and other early signs of spring.
Break-up begins: Ice is going out on parts of the St. Croix River
Spring is getting closer as the river sheds its winter coat.
Wisconsin awards grants to help groups protect lakes and rivers
Funds will support invasive species education and prevention, clean water stewardship, and other activities.