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Community grant opportunities now open across the St. Croix Valley
Local foundations invite applications for funding that will benefit the region.
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Wisconsin DNR celebrates 85 years of bald eagle protection and National Eagle Day
The bald eagle population has recovered from near extinction thanks to numerous conservation efforts.
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Afton State Park phenology, June 13 to June 19
Broods of birds, bunches of butterflies, dragonflies galore, a few fawns, and fantastic flowers.
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Wake boaters sue northern Wisconsin community over lake protection rules
Lawsuit seeks to allow the activity as recent research reveals intense impacts on shared waters.
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Algae causes closure of lower river beaches
Potential for toxins forces county to temporarily block access for swimmers at St. Croix Bluffs and Point Douglas.
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Boat operator permits to be required for more Minnesotans starting July 1
The requirements ensure new boaters receive training on rules and safety.
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Afton State Park Phenology June 6 to June 12
Butterflies, birds, and their babies.
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Upper St. Croix wildlife area doubled in size
New public land protects water, wetlands, and woods for wildlife and people.
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American Bittern and the Northern Wet Sedge Meadow – A Natural Immersion Film
See inside the secretive world of a wild wetland and enjoy the sights and sounds of the many birds that call it home.