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Plans to reduce runoff announced
Citizens are invited to two meetings on January 31 to learn more and share their ideas about efforts to improve water quality in the Lower St. Croix River.
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Registration open for St. Croix River Association’s trip down the Namekagon
Participants in the trip will experience 92 miles of paddling down the wild and beautiful river, stopping along the way for special community events.
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State making progress on recovery from wind storm along upper river
St. Croix State Park will fully re-open its campgrounds in the spring, after being closed for overnight use since last July’s windstorm.
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Learn the latest about leaping carp
Park Service presentations will cover why invasive Asian carp are bad for the St. Croix River, and provide an update on steps being taken to control their spread.
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Photos: Paddling and fishing on the river one last time before winter
Two of us (and a dog) spent a couple hours exploring the St. Croix Dalles on a chilly, gray, and beautiful day in November.
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Learn about wild rice research at free presentation Nov. 19
A professor will speak at the National Scenic Riverway headquarters in St. Croix Falls about how his research helps efforts to protect the important grain.
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Bird-friendly forest restoration at Riverside Landing
A recent project on the upper St. Croix will hopefully attract migratory songbirds to an area hit by the July 1 blowdown storm.
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Scandia council votes for parking restrictions at Log House Landing
Parking will only be allowed on the north side of the road, while other proposals to further regulate parking were rejected.
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Photo essay: Exploring Arcola Mills
The newly-opened historic site is a great destination to enjoy autumn in the valley. Special events and free pontoon rides are scheduled all month.
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New video of “Be Moved” trip down length of river
Featuring beautiful footage, interviews with paddle participants, and more, this video should get you thinking about your 2012 paddling plans.

