-
Bird migration celebration features presentations on research and conservation
Tropical Wings annual event offers information about special species and the people who love them.
-
St. Croix scientists invited to present at annual Research Rendezvous
Conference invites abstracts from anyone studying the river region.
-
Young scientists contribute to critical studies of lakes and rivers at St. Croix Watershed Research Station
From their home base along the St. Croix River, the next generation of water researchers is making an impact across Minnesota.
-
Submerged ‘bug hotels’ tell a story about clean water
Aquatic insects help the National Park Service watch for changes in water and habitat.
-
Researchers provide real-time info about water in Lake Namekagon
New website opens window into life of lakes high in St. Croix watershed.
-
Fish surveys turn up surprising species in St. Croix and tributaries
Rare minnows and unexpected paddlefish are highlights of one biologist’s work in 2023.
-
Citizen sturgeon scientists help study St. Croix’s special fish
Tagging hundreds of fish, volunteer anglers provide priceless data as feds consider conservation options.
-
Report explains why groundwater levels have risen near Crex Meadows wetlands
Independent expert agrees that elevated aquifers are caused by increased precipitation.
-
Northland College launches research buoys in Lake Namekagon
Scientists seek to fill in knowledge gaps about the lake’s overall health with high-tech sensors.
-
3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a ‘forever chemical’?
PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A biochemist and soil scientist explain.
