Community considers risks, protections, and power to protect local lands, waters, and neighbors.
Five St. Croix River sites in Minnesota renamed to honor Walter Mondale
Ceremony at William O’Brien State Park celebrates initiative to honor the statesman on the banks of the river he helped protect.
River Bum Blog: Wandering the headwaters and getting lost in time
One day in the northernmost corners of the St. Croix offers a lot to learn.
St. Croix Valley poet’s new book slows down time in wild places
Laurie Allmann’s latest collection of poems traces a full year of seasons as she explores the outdoors along the river and beyond.
Contentious quarry subjected to moratorium on expansion
Farmington officials put pause on new permits while studying potential protection policies.
Stillwater Lift Bridge restoration continues, reopening delayed until spring
Difficult conditions and additional work mean crews will have to complete work early next year.
Here is what visitors to William O’Brien State Park saw this summer
A sampling of the many noted observations at the popular park on the river.
Lending a helping hand to Afton’s Trout Brook
Numerous people and organizations came together to restore the creek’s meandering route and help improve the water and fish habitat.
St. Croix River Association celebrates ten years of increasing impact
Organization has grown into a force for the river during the past decade.
St. Croix River raging after heavy rains hit tributaries
Several inches of rain falling on the river’s upper watershed has caused flooding damage and high water on the lower river.
Washed away: Northwest Wisconsin copes with the costs of a changing climate
Local communities find themselves stuck in a cycle of rebuilding infrastructure after repeated floods.
Registration now open for St. Croix River science symposium
Thirtieth annual Research Rendezvous will feature researchers sharing their work on water, wildlife, and much more at Warner Nature Center.
Clean water warriors show off recent projects to help the river
Work is underway throughout the St. Croix Valley to reduce runoff and keep the water healthy.
New land on river protected for park and more in Bayport
County approves plan with city and state for new recreation — and possible boat launch — next to Andersen headquarters.
Injured eagle rescued from river in July is released back into wild
Bird that got hurt in fight with another eagle was nursed back to full health and released along the lower St. Croix — with more planned this weekend.
River trip connects veterans with the St. Croix and each other
A float down the river with the National Park Service offers peace and much more.
Minnesota DNR captures and tags invasive silver carp in St. Croix River
Tagged fish will provide important research data, and was a direct result of tracking previously tagged bighead carp.