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Afton State Park phenology, February 27 to March 5
Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.
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River Management comments: The river town
Marine on St. Croix’s feedback calls out several issues of concern and requests National Park Service action.
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Stillwater studio offers “Art & Water” artist residencies this summer
A House Unbuilt announces program to support creative work focused on environment, place, and community.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 13 to 26
The first migrating birds are finding their way back north while maple sap will soon start running.
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William O’Brien State Park lake and river access to be reconstructed after accidental drainage
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
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Mapping the St. Croix: River’s first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
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Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
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Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Dozens of creeks—and a few lakes and ponds—in the St. Croix watershed are home to beloved fish species.
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National Park Service researchers report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
Scientists looked for mussels on the Namekagon River, saw wolves while seeking birds, surveyed springs, monitored water quality, and more.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.

