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Algae Explosion in Lower River Inspires New Calls for Runoff Reduction
Recent blue-green algae blooms are unnatural and unhealthy for people, pets, and the river.
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Protecting the St. Croix River
A recent on-the-water workshop provided motivation and inspiration for efforts to improve the river’s water.
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Map: See the 92 Streams that Become the St. Croix
New online tool lets you see where all the water comes from, and where it goes.
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Special Feature: One Ton at a Time
Washington County groups get creative to reduce runoff and improve water quality in the lower St. Croix River.
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Effort to improve the Apple River’s water gaining momentum
A broad effort to clean up the Apple River and reduce its harmful impacts on the St. Croix is getting underway, funded by two new grants.
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Water clean-up plan for major St. Croix tributary moves forward
A proposal to reduce phosphorus in the Willow River would engage farmers, property-owners and towns.
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Working to keep the St. Croix clean and clear
Public agencies and organizations recently celebrated a milestone in their effort to improve water quality, noting that the real work is only beginning.
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Plan to reduce phosphorus pollution approved by EPA
A coalition representing both sides of the river will now begin working to prevent runoff which hurts water quality.
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Potentially harmful algae blooms showing up in St. Croix River
Too much warm weather and nutrient run-off is causing algae blooms which pose potential health risks to humans and animals.
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Plans to reduce runoff announced
Citizens are invited to two meetings on January 31 to learn more and share their ideas about efforts to improve water quality in the Lower St. Croix River.