-

Improvements and closure plans updated for William O’Brien State Park
Lower part of park will close this fall for one year of construction.
-

Afton State Park phenology, March 24 to 31
Spring has officially arrived, and signs of the season keep coming.
-

Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility
Take common sense precautions to avoid late season river risks.
-

Conservation groups petition Minnesota DNR to protect native “rough fish”
Formal request seeks science-based management of fish that have long been largely ignored.
-

Afton State Park phenology, September 16th to 22nd, 2022
Much is on the move as autumns falls fast.
-

William O’Brien State Park riverside area to close for year and a half to update access
Project will close boat launch, campgrounds, and more between spring 2023 and fall 2024.
-

Scientists use traces of DNA in river water to learn about invasive carp
State and federal agencies partner to determine where carp might be in lower St. Croix.
-

Bridge repair to limit Afton State Park parking in September
Project will temporarily close the main road into the park.



