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New St. Croix River boat launch now open in Oak Park Heights
Access point at St. Croix Crossing bridge offers room for more boaters to lower river.
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Earth Day events will celebrate, educate, and advocate
Environmental movement rooted in the St. Croix River region continues to inspire after 55 years.
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River access and day use area at William O’Brien State Park to reopen
Park manager says renovations are nearly complete and campground, boat launch, day use area, and hiking trails will soon be available again.
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Spring celebration welcomes bison back to Belwin prairie
Annual Bison Fest offers chance to see herd return to Afton and other ecological entertainment.
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Afton State Park phenology, April 25 to May 1
Birds pass through on their way north while new frogs join the choir.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation celebrates Earth Day with major expansion of environmental grants
New funds available to support environmental efforts across the region.
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Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water
Cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls quickly can turn tragic.
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New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant
Xcel Energy’s plans for the next fifteen years include removing Oak Park Heights facility and using solar power to replace its energy production.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation makes grants to support arts and young children
Funding will help artists, nonprofits, and early childhood education.
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Annual public meetings in Wisconsin about fish, wildlife, and water will discuss several St. Croix-related issues
Conservation Congress spring meetings offer chance to influence management of the state’s natural resources.
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Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener
New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for rare species citizen science
Several opportunities are available to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitat.
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Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish
Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.
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NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley connects communities with book events in April
This year’s events and programs will spark conversations about neurodiversity, self-control, caring for each other and finding community.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 28 to April 3
Herons and egrets return, eagles tend nests, and the first frogs call as the world wakes up.
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At State of the Tribes, a celebration of heritage and calls to action
Chair of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gives address to legislature, governor, and other officials.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 21 to 28
Meadowlarks sing of spring on the prairies as skunk cabbage emerges in the woods.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 14th to 20th
The equinox approaches and winter’s grip begins to break.
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Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon
Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish.
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Check fire conditions before you burn
Spring wildfire season off to a fast start, and extra precautions are necessary.
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Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.
