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America’s freshwater mussels are going extinct — here’s why that sucks
Dozens of these water-filtering species are at risk of vanishing, and that’s bad news for every living creature that relies on them.
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Kinnickinnic River declared ‘endangered’ due to dams
American Rivers named the St. Croix tributary and trout stream to its annual list to urge leaders to remove dams in River Falls soon.
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50th Anniversary: Photos and quotes from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebration kick-off
St. Croix River stewards praised the river and past advocates, while launching a full schedule of events and activities to mark 50 years of federal protection.
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April – Signs of Spring Month in the St. Croix Watershed
Celebrate 50 years of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in March with St. Croix Valley Interpretive Association Partners.
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50th Anniversary: Read Senator Gaylord Nelson’s fiery 1965 speech calling for St. Croix River conservation
Nelson urged Minnesota officials to protect the St. Croix before it suffered the same abuses as America’s other great rivers.
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October Awe: Autumn wonder on display in St. Croix River kayaking video
See the colors and the beauty of the river from a first-person point-of-view in this video filmed among the falling leaves.
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Dragonflies go through marvelous metamorphosis along the St. Croix River
Researchers looking for the intriguing insects on the upper river were lucky to see special species and amazing transformations.
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Song celebrates the St. Croix River and people who have called it home
Choir performs original composition about the river’s history and connections to humans, accompanied by piano — and beautiful photos.
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White House proposes expediting new pipelines under Namekagon River, other national parks
President Trump’s infrastructure proposal includes giving Interior Secretary sole authority to approve pipelines crossing National Parks.
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River Falls commissions recommend keeping Kinnickinnic River dams for now
Years of debate over the future of the dams results in recommendation for future removal, comes down to city council vote on Feb. 27.
