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Registration is Now Open for 2014 SCRA Paddle
Next year’s trip organized by the St. Croix River Association will explore 100 miles of river.
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Dangerous Ice Conditions Due to Bridge Construction Barges
Moving barges from the bridge site to St. Paul has broken up the ice in Lake St. Croix.
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Afton Flood Control Projects Moves Forward
Levee improvements will not only hold back the water, but also help prevent pollution.
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Namekagon River Photo Contest Winners
Photographers found plentiful beauty along the river despite a dreary day.
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Scandia Gravel Mine Begins Operation
Hauling from the site is expected to begin this week, with up to 600 round-trips per day.
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Mathew Jacobsen Selected as Riverway’s Chief Ranger
New ranger worked at Riverway previously, most recently worked for Forest Service in Duluth.
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Coordinating Entity Selected for Potential National Heritage Area in St. Croix River Region
Spooner-based development agency chosen to facilitate partnership as Heritage Initiative moves forward.
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Veterans Find Peace, Quiet and Camaraderie on the River
A National Park Service program offers military veterans opportunities for paddling, fishing and boat trips.
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Forum to Highlight Deer Lake Clean-Up Effort
November 13 presentation will cover grassroots runoff reduction in lake near St. Croix Falls.
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Symposium to Discuss Tourism at St. Croix-Mississippi Confluence
November 8th conference will cover topics about using the arts and nature to promote the region.

