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Afton State Park phenology, September 25 to October 1
Winter preparations are underway in earnest now.
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Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous scheduled for Oct. 6
Event in Osceola will offer presentations on variety of St. Croix scientific topics.
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Science Museum of Minnesota permanently protects 130 acres along the St. Croix River
New easements complete permanent protection of St. Croix Watershed Research Station’s lands.
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Wild Rivers remarks: St. Croix stewards from throughout history
Read about a few of the lesser-known river conservationists whose impact is still felt today.
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Land donation on Yellow River keeps habitat intact and preserves water quality
Couple donates 110 acres to conservancy for perpetual protection.
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Pierce County residents celebrate clean-water victory in factory farm contested case, call for statewide action
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time.
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North parking lot at Osceola Landing to close for bridge construction
Parking lot and boat ramp will be used for staging and access during bridge replacement project.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 11 to 17
Migrating birds are passing through while male deer develop antlers and a few amphibians can still be found.
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Talon mine proposal: An artist’s perspective
Shanai Matteson combines art and activism to educate and organize in defense of water and a rural way of life.


