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.

Guest photo galleries: Seasonal sights along the St. Croix

Photos by Rudi Hargesheimer share flowers, birds, and flowing water.

April 3, 2020
No wakes allowed on the lower St. Croix due to high water

Boating rules in effect after rainfall raises the river level.

April 1, 2020
River of refuge

The first float of spring offers solitude — and a lot of ducks.

March 27, 2020
Breaking the silence

Spring cycles are slowly starting, offering respite and reassurance.

March 20, 2020
Osceola Landing to get new boat launches in proposed redesign

The National Park Service has picked a preferred option intended to better handle different types of river visitors at popular site.

March 20, 2020
Photos: Ice melting, river flowing, sun rising, spring coming

Glimpses of change on a morning walk along the St. Croix.

March 13, 2020
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.

March 13, 2020
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.

March 6, 2020
Celebrate spring in the St. Croix Valley with wildflowers

Read a brief interview with wildflower experts and attend their presentation on March 26.

March 5, 2020
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.

February 28, 2020