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Wild & Scenic 50th: Anniversary event to feature music, photography, and film

Celebrate the day the landmark legislation was signed into law at event featuring Craig Blacklock and Peter Mayer on October 2.

By St. Croix 360 | September 21, 2018 | < 1 minute read

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Via St. Croix River Association:

Peter Mayer performs music while Craig Blacklock’s photos are shown at the launch of Blacklock’s book at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, April 2018. (Photo courtesy St. Croix River Association)

St. Croix: 50 Years Wild and Scenic
Tues., October 2
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
328 Maple Street
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Free, tickets required »

October 2nd is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act co-sponsored by then U.S. Senators, Walter Mondale and Gaylord Nelson, which protects the St. Croix River and its main tributary, the Namekagon.

Celebrate the day with a trip down these incredible rivers through the photography of Craig Blacklock and original music by Peter Mayer.

  • 6:30pm – Doors open for book sales
  • 7:00pm – Program featuring Craig Blacklock and Peter Mayer
  • 8:10pm – “The Wild and Scenic St. Croix” Film

Craig will have pre-signed copies of his book, St. Croix & Namekagon Rivers — The Enduring Gift and be happy to personally inscribe books before and after the program.

This book, the accompanying traveling exhibition, and the video are all part of the 50th anniversary celebration coordinated and sponsored by the St. Croix River Association.

Register here »

For more information about the book, please visit: https://stcroixphotography.com/

Conservation news on St. Croix 360 is supported by the St. Croix River Association, which works to protect, restore and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed.

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