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Voluntary conservation partnerships promote habitat successes

By Ryan Rodgers | January 24, 2017 | 3 minute read

Collaboration is key to Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy’s efforts to protect and restore natural ecosystems along the St. Croix River.

Restoring The Glory Of The Goat Prairie

By Ryan Rodgers | September 10, 2014 | 2 minute read

Conservation Corps crew

Crew cuts trees to bring back rare habitat in Osceola.

The Northern Croix

By Ryan Rodgers | June 22, 2013 | 4 minute read

Below Gordon Dam, photo by John Schletty

The remote upper reaches of the river offer solitude to two observant paddlers.

Floating the Apple River Canyon

By Ryan Rodgers | June 16, 2013 | 3 minute read

Apple River canyon, photo by John Schletty

The final stretch before the Apple River joins the St. Croix offers a short, sweet and wild adventure.

A day in the life of an artist-in-residence at Pine Needles

By Ryan Rodgers | September 11, 2012 | 3 minute read

Pine Needles Property

Time spent at the historic river cabin is a combination of inspiration, exploration, and relaxation.

Guest Post: Volunteers needed to battle buckthorn on the bluffs

By Ryan Rodgers | July 22, 2012 | 2 minute read

Buckthorn-free forest

Join the fight against the invasive plant and help restore a small valley south of St. Croix Falls.

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One of the biggest challenges facing the St. Croix River is harmful blooms of algae in in the lower river, due to excess nutrients in runoff. The goal is to restore the river by reducing phosphorus levels to 360 tons/year. Learn more »

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