Afton State Park phenology, April 17 to 23 Many migratory birds are making their way back to the St. Croix Valley.

Afton State Park phenology, April 17 to 23

Many migratory birds are making their way back to the St. Croix Valley.

Western Wisconsin farmers and residents discuss future of farming, sound alarm on corporate control One hundred people gathered in River Falls to confront consolidation and organize for a new future for rural communities.

Western Wisconsin farmers and residents discuss future of farming, sound alarm on corporate control

One hundred people gathered in River Falls to confront consolidation and organize for a new future for rural communities.

Bridge rehab on I-94 affecting traffic across river Project to include numerous updates, expected to last all summer, resulting in lane closures.

Bridge rehab on I-94 affecting traffic across river

Project to include numerous updates, expected to last all summer, resulting in lane closures.

Watch: Deep Mapping the St. Croix presentation St. Croix 360 founder Greg Seitz shared stories, thoughts about deep mapping, and an update on his book project.

Watch: Deep Mapping the St. Croix presentation

St. Croix 360 founder Greg Seitz shared stories, thoughts about deep mapping, and an update on his book project.

Afton State Park Phenology, April 10 to 16

Frogs calling, birds coming back, first flowers blooming.

Comments invited on permit for possible wildlife impacts of Osceola bridge reconstruction DNR has concluded that project will minimize impacts on four rare species found in the river.

Comments invited on permit for possible wildlife impacts of Osceola bridge reconstruction

DNR has concluded that project will minimize impacts on four rare species found in the river.

Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish.

Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon

Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish.

Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.

Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers

Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.

Valley Arts grants expand creative experiences across the St. Croix Valley $86,500 awarded to 25 organizations supporting arts, culture, and community connection.

Valley Arts grants expand creative experiences across the St. Croix Valley

$86,500 awarded to 25 organizations supporting arts, culture, and community connection.

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway to conduct prescribed fires April 14-May 31

Burns intended to reduce wildfire risks and improve natural habitats.

Watchdog group questions Minnesota’s sustainable forestry certification State timber quotas faulted for excessive conservation damages.

Watchdog group questions Minnesota’s sustainable forestry certification

State timber quotas faulted for excessive conservation damages.

Afton State Park phenology, April 3 to 9 Life of all kinds emerges from winter's grip.

Afton State Park phenology, April 3 to 9

Life of all kinds emerges from winter's grip.

St. Croix River Tales: Tell your river story with a short film Contest offers support for new filmmakers, and cash prizes for winners, focused on St. Croix River topics.

St. Croix River Tales: Tell your river story with a short film

Contest offers support for new filmmakers, and cash prizes for winners, focused on St. Croix River topics.

Stillwater Area Historic Newspaper Initiative announces completion of second phase, start of third project in 2026 Decades of historic Washington County newspapers are now available for free online access.

Stillwater Area Historic Newspaper Initiative announces completion of second phase, start of third project in 2026

Decades of historic Washington County newspapers are now available for free online access.

Hudson Daybreak Rotary celebrates Earth Day With three April programs Community group plans tree sale, pollinator promotion, and battery recycling.

Hudson Daybreak Rotary celebrates Earth Day With three April programs

Community group plans tree sale, pollinator promotion, and battery recycling.

Afton State Park phenology, March 27 to April 2 Herons and frogs, fungus and flowers.

Afton State Park phenology, March 27 to April 2

Herons and frogs, fungus and flowers.

Documentary offers tribute to impact of boarding schools on Indigenous children and communities Free film showing and discussion, featuring Dakota poet Rosie Peters, will be held on Sunday, April 26 in St. Croix Falls.

Documentary offers tribute to impact of boarding schools on Indigenous children and communities

Free film showing and discussion, featuring Dakota poet Rosie Peters, will be held on Sunday, April 26 in St. Croix Falls.

Virtual event: Deep Mapping the St. Croix Online presentation will cover book writing and mapping and last summer's artist residency.

Virtual event: Deep Mapping the St. Croix

Online presentation will cover book writing and mapping and last summer's artist residency.

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

‘Big Read’ to feature local author, St. Croix 360’s maps, and much more April will offer opportunities to connect with Diane Wilson's award-winning book and related topics.

‘Big Read’ to feature local author, St. Croix 360’s maps, and much more

April will offer opportunities to connect with Diane Wilson's award-winning book and related topics.

‘Once Upon a River’ concert to feature Peter Mayer  On April 12, Dan Chouinard and Barbara McAfee will lead Mayer and a cast of voices in celebration of the St. Croix River Watershed

‘Once Upon a River’ concert to feature Peter Mayer 

On April 12, Dan Chouinard and Barbara McAfee will lead Mayer and a cast of voices in celebration of the St. Croix River Watershed

Afton State Park phenology, March 13 to 19 Male red-winged blackbirds have returned and owls await hatchlings.

Afton State Park phenology, March 13 to 19

Male red-winged blackbirds have returned and owls await hatchlings.

Wisconsin DNR gives annual award to Interstate Park volunteer group DNR says group was essential to celebration of famous park's 125th anniversary.

Wisconsin DNR gives annual award to Interstate Park volunteer group

DNR says group was essential to celebration of famous park's 125th anniversary.

River Management comments: The fishing guide Hayward Fly Fishing Co.'s owner urges National Park Service to take stronger actions on several issues.

River Management comments: The fishing guide

Hayward Fly Fishing Co.'s owner urges National Park Service to take stronger actions on several issues.

Afton State Park phenology, March 6 to 12 Increasing open water draws many of the first migrating birds to return to the river.

Afton State Park phenology, March 6 to 12

Increasing open water draws many of the first migrating birds to return to the river.

River Management comments: The stewards St. Croix National Scenic Riverway's partners at Wild Rivers Conservancy highlight priorities for park plans.

River Management comments: The stewards

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway's partners at Wild Rivers Conservancy highlight priorities for park plans.

Afton State Park phenology, February 27 to March 5 Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.

Afton State Park phenology, February 27 to March 5

Hours of daylight have been gained since the winter solstice, and it shows.

River Management comments: The river town Marine on St. Croix's feedback calls out several issues of concern and requests National Park Service action.

River Management comments: The river town

Marine on St. Croix's feedback calls out several issues of concern and requests National Park Service action.

Stillwater studio offers environmental artist residencies this summer A House Unbuilt announces program to support creative work focused on environment, place, and community.

Stillwater studio offers environmental artist residencies this summer

A House Unbuilt announces program to support creative work focused on environment, place, and community.

Afton State Park phenology, February 13 to 26 The first migrating birds are finding their way back north while maple sap will soon start running.

Afton State Park phenology, February 13 to 26

The first migrating birds are finding their way back north while maple sap will soon start running.