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St. Croix County withdraws support for Lake Mallalieu drawdown
Board halts proposal for now over threats to river and lack of information.
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Temporary dam drawdown threatens to flush significant sediment into St. Croix River
Lake association proposes solution to mud accumulation, but opponents say it would simply send pollution downstream.
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Lawsuit filed to protect rare mussel species found in St. Croix River
Group says federal agency has failed to follow through on plans to protect unique salamander mussels.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation opens environmental grant program
Record $450,000 available as program expands to support hands-on restoration and community projects.
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Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
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Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
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The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often.



