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Two lakes in St. Croix River watershed receive new names to remove racist slur
Federal board approves new names, including one recommended by Ojibwe band.
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Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility
Take common sense precautions to avoid late season river risks.
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Silverbrook and the St. Croix Valley Country Club
Interstate Park was once the site of a storied home and lodge that provided respite for Black residents of St. Paul’s Rondo Neighborhood.
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Conservation groups petition Minnesota DNR to protect native “rough fish”
Formal request seeks science-based management of fish that have long been largely ignored.
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Wild Rivers Conservancy receives grant from National Park Foundation
Funding will help create a mobile visitor center to increase interactions with the public.
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Archaeologists find new signs of the St. Croix River’s prehistoric people
Recent excavations uncover artifacts dating back approximately 1,000 years to an era of big changes in cultures and technology.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 16th to 22nd, 2022
Much is on the move as autumns falls fast.
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I see London, I see France, farmers buried underpants to demonstrate conservation benefits
Simple experiment shows how different types of farming can affect health of microscopic soil ecosystem.
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Historic sailboat to begin 10,000-mile anti-war voyage on St. Croix River
Golden Rule first sailed to stop nuclear weapon testing in Pacific Ocean in 1958.
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St. Croix Valley art fair season kicks off with Kinnickinnic River event
Annual event along the Kinnickinnic River in River Falls features 70+ juried artists, budding artists, a children’s art tent, live music and food.

