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Afton State Park phenology, July 17 to 23
Moth Week starts soon, encouraging everyone to enjoy these overlooked insects.
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Presentation proposals invited for St. Croix River Research Rendezvous
Scientists are invited to share a wide variety of research topics related to the St. Croix River basin.
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Getting colder: Federal scientists use thermal imagery to help brook trout on Namekagon River
Scientists are looking for good places to protect and improve habitat for the native fish species.
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Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
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National Park Service researchers report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
Scientists looked for mussels on the Namekagon River, saw wolves while seeking birds, surveyed springs, monitored water quality, and more.
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PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
New research finds “forever chemicals” connected to significant health problems for infants.
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Student project informs River Falls dam removal project
Hands-on research by local university provides valuable data to local decision makers.
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Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous now open for registration
Conference features presentations about many aspects of science in the St. Croix River region.
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Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Scientists have identified hundreds of inter-connected human activities that could be causing population declines.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for Karner Blue butterfly monitoring
Members of the public can contribute data that allows scientists to monitor and support the endangered butterfly species.

