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Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals
Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.
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Unique mussel found in St. Croix River proposed for endangered species designation
Salamander mussels have been widely wiped out, but the St. Croix remains a stronghold.
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Osceola board approves bluff development plan
Apartment building clears more hurdles but legal questions continue.
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Historic habitat: Old sawmill is site of modern ecological restoration
Arcola Mills has embarked on an ambitious project to improve its lands along the St. Croix River for water and wildlife.
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Livestock groups sue to stop Wisconsin from requiring pollution permits
New lawsuit claims DNR does not have power to regulate factory farm manure spreading.
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Rough Fishing, Part 2: Catching rare redhorse and landing new legislation
The unique river redhorse could benefit from new research and regulations.
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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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Scientist and DNR disagree about decision to drop carp barrier funding
Researcher and river advocates criticize cutting of invasive fish control money.
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Iowa expert shares lessons about hog production and water pollution
Chris Jones learned a lot about industrial agriculture in his career — and then got in trouble for talking about it.
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Company proposes nickel mine near St. Croix watershed
Talon Metals submits application for underground mine located upstream of Big Sandy Lake.
