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Owner of stranded sailboat will receive free sailing lessons after boat removed by local crew
Novice sailor signs up for complimentary lessons at Hudson sailing school, while community volunteers free boat from ice.
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Nation’s leading public health organization urges CAFO halt until concerns addressed
New statement calls for moratorium on factory farms until health risks can be better studied.
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Watch: Kayaking the St. Croix’s cloud-tinted waters
Travel back to a warmer, greener time with paddlers exploring the river on a gorgeous day.
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North Woods event calendar aims to link region
New site offers event listings across St. Croix River region, helping residents and visitors find activities, and connecting communities.
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St. Croix Valley speaker series to celebrate 50th anniversary of Earth Day with conservation presentations
Conversations of the Valley will feature four speakers on topics connected to environmental protection.
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Stillwater Lift Bridge restoration continues, reopening delayed until spring
Difficult conditions and additional work mean crews will have to complete work early next year.
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Minnesota DNR captures and tags invasive silver carp in St. Croix River
Tagged fish will provide important research data, and was a direct result of tracking previously tagged bighead carp.
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Osceola’s Bending Branches introduces its first recycled canoe paddle
Company says paddle made with leftover wood is a step toward being more sustainable — and will support river protection with each purchase.
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Public input invited on Wisconsin livestock farm rules
Comment period open on proposed changes to state regulations about where animal facilities may be located and how they may be operated.
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Search for invasive species during two citizen stewardship events
August 17 offers two chances to learn about non-native plants and help control their spread in local waters.