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Dairy farm on St. Croix bluff earns Chisago County conservation award
More than a decade of work has helped the family farm reduce runoff into the river.
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Fall leaves can provide ongoing benefits to lawns and gardens
Decomposing leaves give off nutrients which can be great for lawns and gardens. It’s not good when extra phosphorous ends up in waterbodies.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of October 16, 2020
A meteor shower, late migrators, hibernating butterflies, fall color, and… “coprophagy.”
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As nation marks Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, locals on guard to protect St. Croix River
A pair of reports released this week explain the St. Croix River’s special qualities, threats to its health, and strategies to protect it.
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Reminder: Check equipment for invasive species this fall
Help prevent the spread of aquatic invaders by cleaning and properly storing docks and other items for the winter.
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Nature center adds first St. Croix Valley antenna to wildlife-tracking network
After months of effort, Carpenter Nature Center joins global system revolutionizing study of birds and other creatures on the move.
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Photos: ‘Waterfall’ on the river
Autumn is awe-inspiring on the St. Croix.
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Waterfowl hunters and trappers reminded to avoid spreading aquatic invasive species
Non-native plants and animals can easily hitchhike on boats, decoys, and other equipment, and degrade wildlife habitat.
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Major projects in Marine on St. Croix meant to keep runoff out of the river
Workers are repairing a bluff and rerouting stormwater after decades of erosion and contamination.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of September 25
With autumn’s arrival, changes have started happening faster at the seasons change.
