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Drones becoming bigger threat to bald eagle nests
Federal wildlife agency warns drone operators to keep their distance from nests to avoid disturbing birds and costly penalties.
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Legislators seek to stop commercial turtle harvesting in Minnesota
Bill banning capture and sale of turtles introduced at capitol as advocates worry about impact on fragile species.
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St. Croix River watershed wildlife: Rich in natural spaces and rare species
There were more than 24,000 observations logged on iNaturalist in the region this year, including many imperiled species.
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Nature center adds first St. Croix Valley antenna to wildlife-tracking network
After months of effort, Carpenter Nature Center joins global system revolutionizing study of birds and other creatures on the move.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of September 25
With autumn’s arrival, changes have started happening faster at the seasons change.
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Join a virtual wildlife safari on the St. Croix River
Explore the beautiful and fascinating plants, animals and more that call the region home.
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St. Croix Creature Feature: Local photographer shares fisher sighting
Elusive predator briefly revealed itself while chasing after its breakfast.
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Afton State Park Phenology, week of June 12, 2020
Details about what’s growing, flying, blooming, nesting, and otherwise alive right now at the popular park on the lower river.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of April 10, 2020
Wildlife to look for as spring progresses in the St. Croix Valley.
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Scientists study St. Croix mussels in race to solve die-off epidemic
Biologists alarmed about mass mussel deaths across the country look to the healthy St. Croix to help figure out what’s happening.

