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Final draft of National Park Service plan describes future of St. Croix and Namekagon river management
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
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Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
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Cold weather means thin ice near power plant
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
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Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 16 to 29
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
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Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
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Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
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Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
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Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
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National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
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Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
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Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured at Jan. 24 event.
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Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year’s opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
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HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
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Wisconsin DNR seeking public input on beaver management
Comments sought and informational meetings scheduled in advance of Jan. 31 deadline.
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St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year’s photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
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Afton State Park phenology December 19, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Current events make great topics for holiday conversations.
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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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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18
Ducks and geese linger at open water, coyotes and foxes compete and coexist.
