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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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National Park Service schedules public meetings about river management plan
Listening sessions July 20-27 and comment period will kick off process to guide agency decisions.
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Hudson’s RiverFest celebrates and protects the St. Croix
Annual ‘party with a purpose’ July 18-22 features river clean-ups, outings, and other events.
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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.
