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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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The good, the bad, and the algae: Aquatic plants can be helpful or harmful
Experts explain the different kinds of algae that river users might see on the St. Croix.
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Harmful algae bloom temporarily closes lower St. Croix River beaches
Natural organisms stimulated by extra nutrients create unsafe water conditions.
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Tax dollars work for water: Legacy Amendment funds will help protect St. Croix River
Recent round of grants will support seven projects in the watershed, reducing runoff and keeping water healthy.
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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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Progress report: Lots left to do for Lower St. Croix’s water as clean-up continues
After ten years of hard work, the first restoration milestone is approaching.
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Research Revelations: The St. Croix River’s wild waters have experienced two big periods of change separated by a century
Here’s what we know about how the river has changed since 1850.
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Chisago County Goes After Gullies
Erosion control is keeping massive amounts of soil and nutrients out of the St. Croix River.
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Asking ‘What If’ in the St. Croix Watershed
Computer simulation finds it possible to meet water quality goals for the Wild & Scenic River – if conservation is expanded.
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Climate Change Poised to Cause ‘Monster-Sized’ Algae Blooms in the St. Croix
Global warming will mean more spring floods and ideal conditions for late-summer algae.
