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‘Big Read’ focuses on local author, St. Croix 360’s maps, and much more
April will offer opportunities to connect with Diane Wilson’s award-winning book and Greg Seitz’s watershed work.
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River Management comments: The stewards
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway’s partners at Wild Rivers Conservancy highlight priorities for park plans.
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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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‘Once Upon a River’ concert to feature Peter Mayer
On April 12, Dan Chouinard and Barbara McAfee will lead Mayer and a cast of voices in celebration of the St. Croix River Watershed
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Afton State Park phenology, March 13 to 19
Male red-winged blackbirds have returned and owls await hatchlings.
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Wisconsin DNR gives annual award to Interstate Park volunteer group
DNR says group was essential to celebration of famous park’s 125th anniversary.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 27 to March 5
Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.
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River Management comments: The river town
Marine on St. Croix’s feedback calls out several issues of concern and requests National Park Service action.
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Stillwater studio offers “Art & Water” artist residencies this summer
A House Unbuilt announces program to support creative work focused on environment, place, and community.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 13 to 26
The first migrating birds are finding their way back north while maple sap will soon start running.
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Mapping the St. Croix: River’s first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
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Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
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Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Dozens of creeks—and a few lakes and ponds—in the St. Croix watershed are home to beloved fish species.
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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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Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
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Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR invites feedback on draft regulations for long-ignored species.
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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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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.
