Archive - St. Croix 360

St. Croix Creature Feature: Cedar waxwings named Bird of the Year

By Greg Seitz | January 24, 2020 | 3 minute read

Cedar waxwings are a popular sight along the St. Croix in summer, as the beautiful birds flock, perch, and flit across the river.

By Jaxon Lane | January 21, 2020 | 7 minute read

Bluff prairies were once ignored by humans and home to unique wildlife, but may now need help to survive.

By St. Croix 360 | January 15, 2020 | 3 minute read

Hike, snowshoe, or ski by candlelight at state parks and other natural areas up and down the river.

By Heidi Barr | January 15, 2020 | 4 minute read

A guest author muses on groundwater, coexisting with natural communities, and the threats of sand mining.

By St. Croix 360 | January 10, 2020 | < 1 minute read

Help assess the bald eagle population along the river during Jan. 25 event.

By Greg Seitz | January 9, 2020 | 6 minute read

Manure from CAFO in Willow River region flowed off field where it had been spread.

By Greg Seitz | January 3, 2020 | 5 minute read

Biologists alarmed about mass mussel deaths across the country look to the healthy St. Croix to help figure out what’s happening.

By Deb Vermeersch | December 30, 2019 | 3 minute read

Recent surveys of two tiny creeks flowing into the river found the native fish still swimming in the streams despite challenges.

By St. Croix 360 | December 27, 2019 | < 1 minute read

Kids age 3-14 can learn how to cross-country ski and develop skills while skiing with peers at William O’Brien State Park.

By St. Croix 360 | December 27, 2019 | 3 minute read

This year’s most popular stories covered everything from major flooding to record sturgeon — and much more.