Tropical Wings’ annual celebration of birds that winter in the tropics will include events for families throughout the lower St. Croix Valley.
Outdoor Skills Expo will share strategies for successful St. Croix adventures
April 27 event at Interstate Park-Wisconsin offers lessons on essential topics ranging from knot-tying to fire-building, trip-planning to food-foraging.
Making maple syrup helps St. Croix Valley communities stick together
A spring tradition creates connections between two churches in two states, many people, and some sweet trees.
Contribute to St. Croix 360
Osceola tourist train’s summer season includes regular rides and special trips
Railway offers chance to ride vintage trains and see the river from the rails.
St. Croix River public lands protector and Stillwater businessman passes away
Longtime advocate for parks throughout Minnesota Martin Kellogg left a legacy of protected lands along the river.
Commercial fisherman captures invasive silver carp in St. Croix River
Non-native fish captured in nets causes renewed concerns about recreation and ecological health on the lower river.
Celebrate Earth Day where it sprouted — in the St. Croix River region
International event with St. Croix River region roots will be marked with broad array of activities over several days.
Music video features historic St. Croix River beach scenes
New song from Stillwater’s Frankie Lee reflects on change in the river town, paired with archival footage of river swimmers.
For a flooded Midwest, climate forecasts offer little comfort
A climatologist who studies precipitation trends explains how climate change is projected to make flooding events in the Midwest more severe and more frequent.
Flooding and frozen ground raises fears of summer algae problems
This spring’s conditions could fuel big blooms of algae that can make Lake St. Croix water unpleasant, or even unsafe.
Watch: Crest come and gone, river levels begin to recede
See the St. Croix’s spring flood from a unique vantage point giving views of the high water and community responses.
Non-native reed encroaches on St. Croix River
The invasive plant which has been found nearby can choke out other wetland species and change the ecosystem.
Cleaning cruise: Volunteers invited to help remove litter from Namekagon River
Annual event on April 27 will offer the chance to work on land or on the water.
Imagine the Possibilities! Regional gatherings offered to promote and celebrate the St. Croix watershed
Connect with St. Croix River region people and organizations interested in promoting its history, nature, art, culture, and recreation.
A trip back in time to the source of St. Croix 360
Reading love letters to the river from its many fans showed the power of stories to inspire stewardship.
River Bum Blog: Watching water melt
The return of open water on the river is a lengthy process which happens quickly.
Action April: Speak up for water and wildlife at Minnesota and Wisconsin events
Interested citizens are invited to share opinions about natural resources.