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Minnesota legislators want to rename Interstate Park for river protector Walter Mondale
Bipartisan bill introduced to honor Wild & Scenic Rivers Act champion by putting his name on the popular Taylors Falls park.
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Senator schedules community meeting about clean water in Afton
Sen. Karla Bigham from Cottage Grove invites the public to discuss environmental issues on Sept 12.
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William O’Brien State Park wants to welcome people of all abilities
DNR seeks funding to provide a whole weekend worth of fun for wheelchair users and others at the popular park on the St. Croix River.
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Federal policy change lets companies kill birds — as long as it’s not on purpose
Interior Department’s new interpretation of the law removes penalties for accidental bird deaths.
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White House proposes expediting new pipelines under Namekagon River, other national parks
President Trump’s infrastructure proposal includes giving Interior Secretary sole authority to approve pipelines crossing National Parks.
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Wisconsin legislature weakens St. Croix River scenic protections
New law will let property-owners develop “substandard lots,” eroding protections intended to preserve scenery and water quality.
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Legislation to exempt event center from St. Croix River regulations stalls
There aren’t enough votes to move Wisconsin Senate bill, but new efforts are advancing in the state to curtail local control and remove river protections.
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Legislation would exempt Somerset event center from St. Croix River rules
Elected officials in Wisconsin want to let company ignore zoning after court decision upholding protections.
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Proposal To End Wisconsin Conservation Program Would Set Back St. Croix Stewardship
Program which has protected thousands of acres for public use along the river would be cancelled in governor’s budget.
