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St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin awarded $4.977 million EPA grant
Funds will help tribe train workforce and improve energy efficiency and solar power systems.
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Land conservancy acquires ‘last link’ for popular preserve
Standing Cedars fills a critical gap in its holdings and sets itself up for the future.
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Water walkers complete journey down St. Croix River
Indigenous ceremony honors the natural element responsible for all life on Earth.
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Wisconsin town of Eureka sued over large farm regulations
The state’s biggest business lobby helps two residents challenge a Polk County town’s restrictions on livestock feeding operations.
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St. Croix 360 receives competitive grant from local foundation
Support from St. Croix Valley Foundation’s new environmental funding program will help inform and inspire.
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Lower river beaches battling blue-green algae blooms
Potential for toxic chemicals in the water forces closures.
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How many manure spills is too many? St. Croix County residents scrutinize big farm’s new owner
Breeze Dairy CEO says company has nothing to hide and aims to earn a skeptical community’s trust.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 2 to August 8
Hummingbirds humming, reptiles soaking up the sun, grasshoppers leaping.
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Somerset group plans Apple River clean-up
Volunteers invited to paddle and pick up trash on August 10.
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The sweetness of summer on the St. Croix
It is prime time on the river.
 

