With a week left in the year, it seems like a good time to look back on some of the articles that got the most traffic this year:
10. St. Croix Creature Feature: Eels migrate between the St. Croix River and Atlantic Ocean
The strange and seldom seen fish grow up in the lower St. Croix, then make an incredible journey back to the Sargasso Sea to breed.
9. Middle Creek Calamity: Authorities investigate St. Croix River damage from stormwater pond overflow
Multiple media sources are now reporting on the incident that buried a spring-fed creek in sand, and efforts to restore, prevent, and determine responsibility.
8. St. Croix River flood update: Crest passes Stillwater, no-wake forecast promising
A recent rainstorm spiked the water levels, but the week ahead should give the river time to recede.
7. St. Croix River documentary will debut on TPT this Sunday
Explore the river and its history in new film celebrating the 50th anniversary of the St. Croix’s protection by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
6. ‘Incredible’ rain hits St. Croix River watershed, flood heading downstream
Half a foot of rain in a few hours has caused the Snake River and other tributaries to rise sharply.
5. Scandia gravel pit overflows, buries St. Croix Valley spring creek
Last week’s big rain causes catastrophic failure of stormwater retention ponds at former mine, current solar facility.
4. St. Croix Valley tree is officially the biggest of its kind in the country
National organization declares black willow in Marine on St. Croix the largest specimen in America.
3. Reality TV stars experience the St. Croix River and more during Stillwater visit
Minnesota-born ‘Bachelorette’ favorite Becca Kufrin and her fiancé recently explored the river and the town — and shared it all on social media.
2. High water on the St. Croix after headwaters hit by torrential rain, flash flooding
Six inches or more fell on parts of the upper St. Croix watershed, sending a lot of water downstream.
1. Uncommon bird species currently abundant on the St. Croix River
A belated spring migration means interesting species can be seen throughout the watershed.