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Lending a helping hand to Afton’s Trout Brook

By Angie Hong | October 11, 2019 | 4 minute read

Numerous people and organizations came together to restore the creek’s meandering route and help improve the water and fish habitat.

Enjoying the St. Croix River and working to keep it clean

By Angie Hong | July 25, 2019 | 4 minute read

An adventure inspires river reciprocity, and a call to action.

Stillwater farmers find balance between growing food and St. Croix stewardship

By Angie Hong | February 7, 2019 | 4 minute read

Axdahl Farms restore land to improve productivity and reduce runoff into the river.

Mooneye, sturgeon and microplastics in trout

By Angie Hong | November 6, 2018 | 4 minute read

Highlights of the St. Croix River-related science presented at this fall’s Research Rendezvous.

Guest Post: St. Croix Stories

By Angie Hong | October 18, 2016 | 3 minute read

Local officials share memories of the river as they find common conservation values.

Stabilizing the St. Croix River Bluff in Lakeland

By Angie Hong | December 7, 2015 | 3 minute read

A partnership between the city and conservation agencies has stopped erosion and will keep undesirable phosphorus out of the water.

Local Farmers Adapt to Improve Soil Health and the St. Croix River

By Angie Hong | March 24, 2015 | 3 minute read

Scandia farmers’ breakfast

Resources are available for farmers to help slow runoff and reduce pollution into the river.

Obsolete Septic Systems Spoil St. Croix Streams

By Angie Hong | August 25, 2014 | 3 minute read

Kelle's Creek, looking upstream from St. Croix Trail

Help is available for homeowners to prevent bacteria from contaminating their water.

Protecting the St. Croix River

By Angie Hong | July 26, 2013 | 3 minute read

A recent on-the-water workshop provided motivation and inspiration for efforts to improve the river’s water.

Gardening in the Snow

By Angie Hong | April 24, 2013 | 3 minute read

Two workshops in May will provide information about landscaping and gardening to protect clean water.

Seminar offers invasive species information

By Angie Hong | February 25, 2013 | < 1 minute read

Curly leaf pondweed

Join us for a free workshop about curly leaf, milfoil, zebra mussels, Asian carp and other aquatic invaders.

Trout streams improve thanks to new collaborations

By Angie Hong | January 2, 2013 | 4 minute read

Brown's Creek

Several recent initiatives to improve water quality in trout streams are improving habitat for the sensitive and beloved fish.

Let the Fish Flipping Begin

By Angie Hong | July 1, 2011 | 4 minute read

Save the Fish coaster

A new campaign will put drink coasters in bars and restaurants all over the St. Croix River area to help educate anglers about the benefits of clean water and what we can do to help keep the St. Croix clean the fish biting.

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One of the biggest challenges facing the St. Croix River is harmful blooms of algae in in the lower river, due to excess nutrients in runoff. The goal is to restore the river by reducing phosphorus levels to 360 tons/year. Learn more »

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