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Community meetings scheduled to discuss invasive carp
After another huge haul of carp from the Mississippi River, advocates plan to provide update and inspire action.
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Details emerge about future of King Plant
Xcel Energy explains latest plans for power plant along the lower river after 2028 closure.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 5 to 18
Eagles, opossums, monarchs, and basswoods.
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Watch: Ice angler catches a baker’s dozen of sturgeon on the St. Croix
New video shares the experience of a successful evening fishing for the famed species.
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Conservationist to be honored for 1950s fight against Namekagon River dam
Lewis Posekany was a Wisconsin DNR biologist who helped block a proposed dam that would have degraded prime stretch of river.
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Locally developed farmer-led program continues strong despite budget constraints
State supports farmers to protect local waters and improve soil health.
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Conservancy expands permanently protected area along Namekagon tributary
Two recent conservation easements will permanently preserve properties along Spring Lake Creek.
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The chairman: How a plan to develop Wisconsin’s largest pig farm upended a small town’s politics
A proposal for a $20 million concentrated animal feeding operation sowed distrust in Trade Lake as opponents accused the town’s chairman of backroom dealings to facilitate construction.
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Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District recognized as 2023 Watershed District of the Year
Agency receives statewide award for work to protect and restore water in St. Croix tributaries.
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Conserved property near Hayward is an ever-evolving haven for biodiversity
Newly protected land is testament to owners’ love of diverse ecosystems.

