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Upper St. Croix wildlife area doubled in size
New public land protects water, wetlands, and woods for wildlife and people.
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Renowned St. Croix Valley ranch being restored and opened to public
Former Kelley Farm property will be turned into wildlife area and park.
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Poster park for problems of protecting narrow ribbons of public land
The St. Croix is a long and skinny nature preserve, depending on neighboring lands to expand its ecological impact.
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Minnesota DNR receives additional land donation along St. Croix River
Expansion of Chengwatana State Forest will offer recreational opportunities, provide water quality benefits.
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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.
