St. Croix Snaketails have only been known to exist since 1989, when researchers stumbled on the species on the upper river.
New public land program will help conservation in Washington County
Conservation Areas will allow county to protect precious places outside the traditional park system.
Report: Conservation efforts help Snake River withstand threats
The St. Croix River tributary has been hit by freak floods and exotic plants, but natural landscapes have softened the blows.
Afton State Park phenology, week of September 25
With autumn’s arrival, changes have started happening faster at the seasons change.
National Park Service seeks public comment on trail near Namekagon River
Quarter-mile trail connecting other trails across federal land would be first in riverway to allow bicycles.
Guest poem: Vespers
A few lovely lines about the egrets that call the river home.
A bittersweet season
Autumn brings beauty, solitude, short days, cool water — and more river stories.
Finding fossils along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
A paleontologist shares insights about some of the evidence of ancient life that can be found along the St. Croix River.
Viewing fall colors on the Namekagon River
Tips for enjoying autumn’s splendor along the St. Croix’s largest tributary — a wild and wonderful river.
Video round-up: Virtual visits along the St. Croix River
Recent videos posted to YouTube include a variety of perspectives on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Wisconsin seeks input on managing special natural areas
DNR asks citizens to weigh in on updated strategy for high-quality sites — including several parcels along the St. Croix.
Music education grants available for St. Croix Valley schools
Applications are now being accepted for funding to support young people learning and experience music.
Busy and deadly boating season draws to a close as authorities urge safety
Record numbers of boaters have hit the water this year, and the spike is reflected in fatality numbers.
New police dog in Burnett County named for the St. Croix River
Northwest Wisconsin county welcomes new K-9 officer with a name inspired by the river on its border.
Afton State Park phenology week of September 4, 2020
Migration begins for birds and butterflies, while animals that will stay the winter begin their preparations.
Cushing church makes 1,700 apple pies to sell during annual River Road Ramble
It takes a thriving community and decades of experience to produce so many delectable desserts.
Annual festivals offer ‘Art at Every Bend in the River’
Experience the intersection of art and nature in the St. Croix Valley during Take Me to the River.
Naturalist rescues injured osprey on the St. Croix River
Watch a Belwin Conservancy staff member help a juvenile hurt doing battle with an older bird.
River relay: Connected by water
A special journey unites people and the liquid that makes life possible.
Haiku for you
Seventeen syllables celebrating summer and seeking your support for St. Croix 360.
Creature Feature: St. Croix River ‘blobs’ are colonies of unique animals
Bryozoans can form gelatinous balls containing thousands of tiny organisms.
Halfway to the headwaters
Seven contributors this week helped get St. Croix 360 to an exciting milestone in our fundraising campaign.
Xcel Energy will shut down King Plant six months each year
By only operating the plant during peak seasons, the company will save money and reduce climate change impacts.