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River Falls to receive National Park Service support to design Kinnickinnic River greenway
Federal support will help city create a plan for complex project connected to dam removal.
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Kinnickinnic River forest chosen for national ‘Leave No Trace’ initiative
Goal is to address the impacts public land is facing and to foster healthy lands and people.
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River Falls to move ahead with federal agency partnership to study dam removals
City approves working with Army Corps of Engineers to analyze possibilities and potential federal financial support.
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Federal funds could quicken Kinnickinnic River dam removal
Army Corps of Engineers asks River Falls to work together to demolish two dams and restore river.
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River Falls community convinces developer to drop driving track plan
Opposition to “race track” along Kinnickinnic River causes canceled proposal.
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High-speed driving course proposed next to Kinnickinnic River
Developer faces stiff opposition at first meeting about plans for five-mile performance car track in River Falls.
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River Falls makes major moves to remove dam on Kinnickinnic River
City simplifies process and seeks state funding to help demolish the dam.
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River Falls reservoir drawn down for good after dam damaged by flood
City decides to end hydropower generation rather than perform costly repairs for a couple more years of service.
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Group seeks to protect new parcel for the public along Kinnickinnic River
Nonprofit wants to protect the river and provide expanded access for students and community members along St. Croix River tributary.
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Students sought to discuss St. Croix River stewardship at February summit
The second annual youth summit at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is designed to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
