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Night of the Sturgeon

By Laurie Allmann | December 12, 2018 | 12 minute read

A first-person report from fishing the St. Croix for the legendary behemoths.

Poem: The Color of a River

By Laurie Allmann | April 24, 2016 | 2 minute read

Dedicated to the St. Croix.

Listen: Following the Wings

By Laurie Allmann | June 11, 2015 | 2 minute read

Golden-winged Warbler photo by Gunnar Kramer

Radio documentary about bird migration features feathered connection between the St. Croix Valley and Costa Rica.

Submissions Sought for Poetry Contest Celebrating Return of Migratory Birds

By Laurie Allmann | March 29, 2014 | 2 minute read

Tropical Wings logo

Be a part of a series of St. Croix Valley community events during a companion festival to one held in Costa Rica.

Learn About Water Research in the Sunrise and St. Croix Rivers

By Laurie Allmann | September 16, 2013 | < 1 minute read

Dr. James Almendinger

Presentation at Wild River State Park will cover research and how to help.

Pining for Better Habitat

By Laurie Allmann | June 25, 2013 | 3 minute read

Pine plantation on the Namekagon River

Restoring natural forests offers an opportunity to help birds and other wildlife.

Guest Post: Bearing Witness for the River

By Laurie Allmann | September 24, 2012 | 4 minute read

Site of the proposed Tiller-Zavoral gravel mine

Laurie Allmann reports that many questions remain unanswered about the proposed Tiller/Zavoral gravel mine in Scandia.

Guest post: A gravel mine on the St. Croix River bluff at Scandia?

By Laurie Allmann | April 9, 2012 | 5 minute read

Laurie Allmann explains the potential environmental impacts of a proposed gravel mine at the intersection of Highways 97 and 95. Public comments are being accepted until May 18.

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