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Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
Scientists show how game fish populations have declined in area where carp are established — a worrisome omen for the St. Croix.
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Conservation groups call for Minnesota to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle
Petition to DNR says the toxic substance kills millions of birds and other animals each year, acceptable alternatives exist, and it’s time to act.
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Federal agency to consider endangered species designation for sturgeon
Populations of the ancient fish, including in the St. Croix River, will undergo rigorous status review.
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Survey finds St. Croix River has most mussel species of any Wisconsin waters
Species once commercially important now recognized for ecosystem importance.
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A fitting Fourth finalé: Entangled eagles rescued near Marine on St. Croix
Boaters, a sheriff deputy, and the Raptor Center came to the aid of injured birds locked together by their talons and trapped in the river.
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Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Bayport nest camera
Birds of prey are now busy feeding their young as the babies grow rapidly.
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Dragonfly hunters from border states plan to meet on the St. Croix and search out unique species
Fast-flying insects will be featured during June gathering of experts and enthusiasts in St. Croix Falls.
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There is more to moths than meets the eye
Learn about local nature at pair of presentations in Scandia.
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St. Croix Chronicles: Dawn all day long
Wandering through backwaters full of wildlife on a beautiful spring day.
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Ospreys’ recovery from pollution and shooting is a global conservation success story
Chemical pollution and hunting pushed Ospreys to the edge of extinction in the mid-20th century. Today, they have rebounded and can be spotted worldwide, often nesting on manmade structures.
