Author: Greg Seitz

Greg is the founder and editor of St. Croix 360, a website he founded in 2011 to share river stories. He writes about conservation, recreation, history, arts, and much more. As of 2026, Greg is also working on a new book to be published by the University of Minnesota Press, which will focus on the human and natural history of the entire St. Croix River watershed. He grew up in Stillwater and today lives in May Township with his wife, poet Kate Seitz, two children, dog, and guinea pig.

Paternal paddling

A fatherly float.

August 18, 2023
County reports high levels of PFAS at Point Douglas

Harmful chemicals detected at popular park across the St. Croix from Prescott.

August 18, 2023
Osceola board approves bluff development plan

Apartment building clears more hurdles but legal questions continue.

August 18, 2023
Historic habitat: Old sawmill is site of modern ecological restoration

Arcola Mills has embarked on an ambitious project to improve its lands along the St. Croix River for water and wildlife.

August 4, 2023
Livestock groups sue to stop Wisconsin from requiring pollution permits

New lawsuit claims DNR does not have power to regulate factory farm manure spreading.

July 28, 2023
Rough Fishing, Part 2: Catching rare redhorse and landing new legislation

The unique river redhorse could benefit from new research and regulations.

July 21, 2023
St. Croix watershed drought update

Dry conditions continue to worsen as river remains low.

July 21, 2023
Helicopters help rescue man after fall down St. Croix River bluff

Local first responders and a special statewide team work together to bring victim to safety.

July 20, 2023
Iowa expert shares lessons about hog production and water pollution

Chris Jones learned a lot about industrial agriculture in his career — and then got in trouble for talking about it.

June 30, 2023
Drought deepens across St. Croix basin

Recent rain has provided slight relief, but region remains dry.

June 30, 2023