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Watch for turtles crossing roads as nesting season begins
Protect turtles on the move by building a nest cage, reporting hot spots, slowing down near wetlands.
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City on lower St. Croix considers housing ordinance in conflict with river rules
Lake St. Croix Beach seeks to regulate apartments — but state says they’re simply not allowed.
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New preserve will let students, community, and anglers experience the Kinnickinnic River
Group will acquire 40 acres of riverside lands, opening up a large area for public use.
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Wisconsin Water Week features presentations and discussions about lakes and rivers
The first ever Wisconsin Water Week will feature three days of presentations and panels on research, management options, and educational strategies.
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Cities can help migrating birds on their way by planting more trees and turning lights off at night
Cities are danger zones for migrating birds, but there are ways to help feathered visitors pass through more safely.
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Starstruck: Communities seek to keep night skies dark above the St. Croix River
Two river towns see how they can celebrate starry skies and prevent light pollution.
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County board learns limits of managing large-scale livestock operations
Burnett County, the home of several St. Croix River tributaries, receives recommendations to regulate industrial agriculture.
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Wisconsin environmental and agricultural groups will partner to push for clean water, thriving farms
New coalition will advocate for significant policy changes to protect lakes, rivers, and groundwater and support farmers.
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Lower St. Croix “One Watershed” plan approved
Two-year partnership between five Minnesota counties results in prioritized projects and new funding opportunities.
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St. Croix River watershed wildlife: Rich in natural spaces and rare species
There were more than 24,000 observations logged on iNaturalist in the region this year, including many imperiled species.