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A little litter can go a long way
Balloons, cigarette butts, and more are a prevalent problem, but everyone can help solve it.
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Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
Scientists show how game fish populations have declined in area where carp are established — a worrisome omen for the St. Croix.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 3: A morning with the winged mapleleaf moms
Scientists try to help a species in danger of extinction, supporting reproduction with hopes to someday restore the mussels in the St. Croix and other rivers.
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St. Croix River Good Samaritans: Tow-truck team pledges to remove stranded sailboat for free
Salvage company owner from western Minnesota say he and a crew will get the boat out as soon as the ice is safe.
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Photos show 1907 canoe trip down the St. Croix River
New images made available by Wisconsin Historical Society show journey made by Milwaukee businessman, photographer, and adventurer Howard Greene.
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Sailboat stranded in ice near Stillwater
Aspiring sailor leaves boat in the water a little too long.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 2: Searching for St. Croix River spectaclecase
Elusive and endangered species finds refuge in rocky reaches, where biologists seek answers to guide protection.
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New stretches of St. Croix River and its tributaries declared impaired
State agency says nutrient levels exceed new standards, though the water has been improving in recent decades.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 1: Citizens scientists study special St. Croix creatures
U of MN researcher is joined by volunteer crew wading into mussel research.
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Conservation groups call for Minnesota to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle
Petition to DNR says the toxic substance kills millions of birds and other animals each year, acceptable alternatives exist, and it’s time to act.
