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Nature center and unique lake in Kettle River watershed permanently preserved
Much of Osprey Wilds and Grindstone Lake are protected through new easement.
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River Falls makes major moves to remove dam on Kinnickinnic River
City simplifies process and seeks state funding to help demolish the dam.
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Six Ways of Seeing the St. Croix: Protected lands provide recreation and conservation
Public lands and other preserves offer everything from logging to rare species.
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St. Croix Valley ‘Big Read’ seeks to connect people and books
Poetry collection by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo inspires programs across region now through April.
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Free Friday morning birdwatching hikes offered this spring in Osceola
Wild Rivers Conservancy naturalist will lead ‘Birding Before Breakfast’ in forests along the St. Croix.
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Protection partners announce conservation of Science Museum lands
Effort will not only preserve lands but support ongoing watershed research.
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Three Wisconsin towns targeted by hog farms pass strict protections
Coalition enacting ordinances to ensure proposed facilities won’t pollute air or water.
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Six ways of seeing the St. Croix: Lots of landscapes
The varied types of lands found in the region offer insights into natural and human history.
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How mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into fish
A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play in pollution.
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Wisconsin seeks input on big questions about St. Croix River fish and fishing
Annual meetings and surveys seek to include citizen views on managing popular fishery.

