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Scientist and DNR disagree about decision to drop carp barrier funding
Researcher and river advocates criticize cutting of invasive fish control money.
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Highway 70 bridge reduced to one lane for rehabilitation project
Maintenance project will restore bridge deck and other components, affecting vehicle and river traffic.
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Mobile art gallery will show youth nature photos at St. Croix Valley sites
Work by participants in innovative “In A New Light” program will be on display at state parks and other locations.
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Watershed district seeks photographer-in-residence
Agency centered around Woodbury offers nine-month opportunity to celebrate and educate.
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3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a ‘forever chemical’?
PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A biochemist and soil scientist explain.
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DNR accepting comments on Grindstone River dam removal
Removing dam on Kettle River tributary expected to improve safety and fish habitat.
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Six watersheds move to drought watch phase
Minnesota DNR says St. Croix among river basins affected by deepening dry spell.
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New dual-language road signs mark St. Croix Tribe’s boundaries
Governor attends unveiling of project to promote better understanding of Ojibwe people, lands, and language.
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Kinnickinnic River forest chosen for national ‘Leave No Trace’ initiative
Goal is to address the impacts public land is facing and to foster healthy lands and people.
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Minnesota DNR receives additional land donation along St. Croix River
Expansion of Chengwatana State Forest will offer recreational opportunities, provide water quality benefits.

