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Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife
Two sites near upper river use different strategies to achieve conservation goals.
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See St. Croix 360 at the Marine Fall Festival
Buy maps and more at the annual event Sept. 16 in Marine on St. Croix.
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Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals
Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.
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Afton State Park phenology September 8 to 14
Birds are beginning to move south, as summer’s last wildflowers bloom.
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River Goods: The beauty of hydrology and topography
Two new maps available for purchase provide a detailed view of the St. Croix River’s fascinating landscape.
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Unique mussel found in St. Croix River proposed for endangered species designation
Salamander mussels have been widely wiped out, but the St. Croix remains a stronghold.
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Watershed district selects local photographer as artist-in-residence
Sarah Lilja chosen for year-long partnership with lower St. Croix organization.
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Paternal paddling
A fatherly float.
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County reports high levels of PFAS at Point Douglas
Harmful chemicals detected at popular park across the St. Croix from Prescott.
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St. Croix River to have weekend of extra protection against invasive species
Boat decontamination stations and inspections will be at landings from St. Croix Falls to Afton this weekend.

