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Taylors Falls boat company celebrates 120 years of St. Croix River tours
Business founded by a teenager in 1906 continues its tradition four generations later.
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Temporary dam drawdown threatens to flush significant sediment into St. Croix River
Lake association proposes solution to mud accumulation, but opponents say it would simply send pollution downstream.
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Minnesota DNR encourages boaters to be courteous, remember waterways are shared resources
Officials say public water users should think of how activities affect other people and the environment.
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Afton State Park Phenology, July 3rd to 9
Creatures large and small are growing up in the woods, prairies, and waters of the park.
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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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Good dog: K-9 team catch zebra mussels at St. Croix River boat landing on first day of work
Protecting water from invasive species is all in a day’s work for new dog on the conservation beat.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 29 to June 4
Summer settles in as birds hatch, dragonflies skim, and turtles lay eggs.
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Wisconsin DNR celebrates Endangered Species Day
Agency highlights work to protect imperiled bats, mussels, insects, plants, and more.
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Lawsuit launched to secure endangered species protection for lake sturgeon
Group alleges federal government illegally rejected petition to help struggling recovery of ancient fish across the country.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 8 to May 14
Insects intensifying, baby birds being born, woods fill with flowers.
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Foundation invests $1.26M to strengthen St. Croix Valley nonprofits
Second round of capacity-building grants supports 24 organizations strengthening leadership, systems, and long-term sustainability
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Wild Rivers Conservancy to launch EDDY, a new mobile visitor experience, at Wild Rivers Fest
Electric van outfitted with interactive exhibits, materials, and resources will bring programming directly to communities.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks public input on 2026-2036 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan
Plan will provide direction on how Wisconsin’s fisheries resources are managed and sustained over the next 10 years.
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Lawsuit filed to protect rare mussel species found in St. Croix River
Group says federal agency has failed to follow through on plans to protect unique salamander mussels.
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New trail at Interstate Park explores CCC history
The Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape Interstate Park during the Great Depression.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation opens environmental grant program
Record $450,000 available as program expands to support hands-on restoration and community projects.
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Afton State Park phenology, April 17 to 23
Many migratory birds are making their way back to the St. Croix Valley.
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Western Wisconsin farmers and residents discuss future of farming, sound alarm on corporate control
One hundred people gathered in River Falls to confront consolidation and organize for a new future for rural communities.
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Bridge rehab on I-94 affecting traffic across river
Project to include numerous updates, expected to last all summer, resulting in lane closures.
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Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon
Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish.
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Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.
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Valley Arts grants expand creative experiences across the St. Croix Valley
$86,500 awarded to 25 organizations supporting arts, culture, and community connection.
