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Wisconsin seeks to reinforce resilience in response to increased flood frequency
Proposals would help local governments repair from and prepare for major floods that have hit region in recent years.
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St. Croix County requests stronger DNR enforcement of factory farm violations
Officials request “full and quick enforcement” after repeated rule-breaking by Emerald Sky Dairy.
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Celebrate spring in the St. Croix Valley with wildflowers
Read a brief interview with wildflower experts and attend their presentation on March 26.
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St. Croix Valley potters study prehistoric ceramics at Science Museum
Modern craftspeople who live and work along the river recently visited a collection of pots and other artifacts from people who called the area home hundreds of years ago.
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Fifty percent chance of ‘major’ flooding on the St. Croix this spring
National Weather Service blames a wet fall and snowy winter for elevated risk of high water.
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River Bum Blog: Walking on water
Winter hiking along the frozen river opens a window to this subtle season.
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Wisconsin law would limit local control of large factory farms
Legislators seek to give state agency the power to decide where new livestock facilities are located.
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Stillwater asks what public prefers for new park on river
The city is now accepting comments to finalize a concept plan for the Aiple property, featuring extensive river frontage near downtown.
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St. Croix mussel research highlighted in National Park Service newsletter
Wild and Scenic Rivers program publishes St. Croix 360 stories about scientific studies of unique aquatic creatures.
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Scandia sand spill: Solar company pays $40,000 for 2018 stormwater damage
Solar farm operator will fund wetland restoration elsewhere to compensate for erosion and sand deposition.
