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Kinnickinnic State Park created 50 years ago by neighbors, government, and conservation groups
Effort started with local landowners determined to conserve confluence.
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Minnesota DNR acquires 730 acres on upper St. Croix River
Nonprofit and state partner to protect new swath of public land.
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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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County asks for feedback on plans for new park on river north of Hudson
A second phase of public input is open to review concept plans for the 170 acres of public land.
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Storied and scenic property on St. Croix River bluff set to change hands
Large tract of undeveloped land along lower river will soon have new owners after decades of private stewardship.
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New public land program will help conservation in Washington County
Conservation Areas will allow county to protect precious places outside the traditional park system.
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New trail bridges St. Croix River and story of Swedish immigrants
Work this summer is extending options for walking and biking around Taylors Falls.
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New nature park on Valley Creek created through partnership
Belwin Conservancy worked with local and state governments to protect area for public.
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State plans to auction off scenic prairie on Bayport bluff
Volunteers have spent 15 years restoring site, but MNDOT is now moving to sell it.