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Trout streams improve thanks to new collaborations
Several recent initiatives to improve water quality in trout streams are improving habitat for the sensitive and beloved fish.
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Four reports on last week’s meeting about the gravel mine proposal in Scandia
The room was packed and many testified about the controversial proposal. A second meeting will be held Wednesday, December 12.
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Effort to improve the Apple River’s water gaining momentum
A broad effort to clean up the Apple River and reduce its harmful impacts on the St. Croix is getting underway, funded by two new grants.
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Latest updates on Tiller Zavoral gravel mine
The Zavoral/Tiller mining project on the bluff of the St. Croix River is on track to proceed unless the Scandia City Council denies the permit.
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Commentary: Scandia gravel mine would harm river’s quiet nature
Laurie Allmann has published an article about what the proposed Scandia gravel could mean for the St. Croix’s silence.
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Scandia gravel mine opponents release video about proposal’s risks
The video highlights the potential effects of the mine on the river and the town, where the issue has become a hot topic in the city council race.
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Proposal rejected to expand frac sand mine next to river
Burnett County has denied a request to increase activity at the mine near Grantsburg due to concerns about water quality and noise.
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Water clean-up plan for major St. Croix tributary moves forward
A proposal to reduce phosphorus in the Willow River would engage farmers, property-owners and towns.
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Scandia approves gravel mine’s environmental review
The city council approved the study, accepting its conclusion of “no significant impact” amid vocal community opposition.
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Working to keep the St. Croix clean and clear
Public agencies and organizations recently celebrated a milestone in their effort to improve water quality, noting that the real work is only beginning.