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  • New exhibit in Prescott celebrates city’s history as a hub for river transportation

    New exhibit in Prescott celebrates city’s history as a hub for river transportation

    Diverse display of artifacts, antiques, and photos opens this weekend near the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers.

  • New St. Croix River boat launch now open in Oak Park Heights

    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.

  • Earth Day events will celebrate, educate, and advocate

    Earth Day events will celebrate, educate, and advocate

    Environmental movement rooted in the St. Croix River region continues to inspire after 55 years.

  • Afton State Park phenology, May 2 to May 8

    Afton State Park phenology, May 2 to May 8

    May 2, 2025

    Warblers, fawns, and butterflies arrive as the last spring flowers bloom.

  • Spring celebration welcomes bison back to Belwin prairie

    Spring celebration welcomes bison back to Belwin prairie

    April 29, 2025

    Annual Bison Fest offers chance to see herd return to Afton and other ecological entertainment.

  • Afton State Park phenology, April 25 to May 1

    Afton State Park phenology, April 25 to May 1

    April 25, 2025

    Birds pass through on their way north while new frogs join the choir.

  • St. Croix Valley Foundation celebrates Earth Day with major expansion of environmental grants

    St. Croix Valley Foundation celebrates Earth Day with major expansion of environmental grants

    April 22, 2025

    New funds available to support environmental efforts across the region.

  • Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water

    Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water

    April 18, 2025

    Cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls quickly can turn tragic.

  • Afton State Park phenology, April 18 to 24

    Afton State Park phenology, April 18 to 24

    April 18, 2025

    Migrants make it back from southern latitudes while the first flowers begin to bloom.

  • New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant

    New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant

    April 18, 2025

    Xcel Energy’s plans for the next fifteen years include removing Oak Park Heights facility and using solar power to replace its energy production.

  • St. Croix Valley Foundation makes grants to support arts and young children

    St. Croix Valley Foundation makes grants to support arts and young children

    April 11, 2025

    Funding will help artists, nonprofits, and early childhood education.

  • Afton State Park phenology, April 11 to 17

    Afton State Park phenology, April 11 to 17

    April 10, 2025

    The allure of spring azures, fleeting ephemerals, birds above, and full-throated frogs.

  • Annual public meetings in Wisconsin about fish, wildlife, and water will discuss several St. Croix-related issues

    Annual public meetings in Wisconsin about fish, wildlife, and water will discuss several St. Croix-related issues

    April 10, 2025

    Conservation Congress spring meetings offer chance to influence management of the state’s natural resources.

  • Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener

    Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener

    April 8, 2025

    New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.

  • Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for rare species citizen science

    Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for rare species citizen science

    April 2, 2025

    Several opportunities are available to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitat.

  • Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish

    Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish

    April 2, 2025

    Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.

  • NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley connects communities with book events in April

    NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley connects communities with book events in April

    March 28, 2025

    This yearโ€™s events and programs will spark conversations about neurodiversity, self-control, caring for each other and finding community.

  • Afton State Park phenology, March 28 to April 3

    Afton State Park phenology, March 28 to April 3

    March 28, 2025

    Herons and egrets return, eagles tend nests, and the first frogs call as the world wakes up.

  • At State of the Tribes, a celebration of heritage and calls to action

    At State of the Tribes, a celebration of heritage and calls to action

    March 28, 2025

    Chair of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gives address to legislature, governor, and other officials.

  • Afton State Park phenology, March 21 to 28

    Afton State Park phenology, March 21 to 28

    March 21, 2025

    Meadowlarks sing of spring on the prairies as skunk cabbage emerges in the woods.

  • Afton State Park phenology, March 14th to 20th

    Afton State Park phenology, March 14th to 20th

    March 14, 2025

    The equinox approaches and winter’s grip begins to break.

  • Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon

    Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon

    March 14, 2025

    Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish.

  • Check fire conditions before you burn

    Check fire conditions before you burn

    March 13, 2025

    Spring wildfire season off to a fast start, and extra precautions are necessary.

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  • Federal firing frenzy hits St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
  • New details revealed about closure and conversion of Allen S. King power plant
  • The Karner blues: Endangered butterfly barely survives along St. Croix River as similar species also struggle
  • New St. Croix River boat launch now open in Oak Park Heights
  • Minnesota DNR reports on first survey of upper St. Croix catfish
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court allows Osceola Bluffs development to proceed

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St. Croix Falls

  • Temperature: 62.96 ° F
  • Streamflow: 6040 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 4.64 ft

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