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New director appointed at St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Dr. Jim Almendinger becomes third leader of scientific organization studying lakes, rivers and other waters around Minnesota and the world.
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Fifty years Wild & Scenic: Film, book, art to mark St. Croix anniversary
Year-long celebration announced to mark half a century of federal protection for the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
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New book shares history of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Collection of articles by Wisconsin writer covers National Park Service management, research, and more modern history.
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Bison herd returns to Belwin prairie on May 20
Event welcoming NorthStar Bison herd to Afton for the ninth year is free and open to the public.
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Free three-day St. Croix River workshop offered for science teachers
Professional development for educators will take place at sites up and down the lower St. Croix this June.
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Registration open for three-day kayak voyage down the Namekagon River
The all-inclusive trip will cover 40 miles of the Wild & Scenic River while raising money to support St. Croix River Association internships.
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New films document St. Croix River history
Documentary series explores the eras of logging and European immigration.
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Pine Needles artists-in-residence selected for 2017 season
A novelist, a painter, and a sculptor will live and work at the St. Croix River cabin this summer.
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St. Croix Summit will focus on partnerships protecting the river
Annual conference at UW-River Falls seeks to share information about the health of the St. Croix River and its watershed.
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Speak up for the St. Croix on Minnesota’s Water Action Day
Event on April 19 will connect citizens with legislators and show support for protecting clean water.

