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Looking for long lost prairie remnants in Afton State Park
Bluff prairies were once ignored by humans and home to unique wildlife, but may now need help to survive.
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Factory farm runoff contaminates creek in St. Croix River watershed, killing fish
Manure from CAFO in Willow River region flowed off field where it had been spread.
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Stalking bullsnakes on St. Croix Valley sand plains
In a prairie on the river bluffs, researchers are slowly and steadily learning about the region’s largest snakes.
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A little litter can go a long way
Balloons, cigarette butts, and more are a prevalent problem, but everyone can help solve it.
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The 2019 St. Croix River gift guide
Let St. Nick bring some of the St. Croix to friends and family this holiday season.
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Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
Scientists show how game fish populations have declined in area where carp are established — a worrisome omen for the St. Croix.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 3: A morning with the winged mapleleaf moms
Scientists try to help a species in danger of extinction, supporting reproduction with hopes to someday restore the mussels in the St. Croix and other rivers.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 2: Searching for St. Croix River spectaclecase
Elusive and endangered species finds refuge in rocky reaches, where biologists seek answers to guide protection.
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New stretches of St. Croix River and its tributaries declared impaired
State agency says nutrient levels exceed new standards, though the water has been improving in recent decades.
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Flexing Mussels, Part 1: Citizens scientists study special St. Croix creatures
U of MN researcher is joined by volunteer crew wading into mussel research.
