St. Croix 360

Plan Coming Together for Possible New Park on the St. Croix River

Greg Seitz — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:43 +0000

Washington County and the city of Stillwater are requesting state help purchasing 15 acres of river-front property on the river just north of downtown.

Trip Blog: Namekagon River Paddle

Greg Seitz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:24 +0000

Follow along for photos, blog posts and other updates during next week's St. Croix River Association trip from Cable to Danbury.

Sewer system upgrade in Afton intended to protect the St. Croix

Greg Seitz — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:23:24 +0000

The sewer would replace private septic systems, many of which risk contaminating the river during floods.

Photos: Volunteers kick off the season with cleanup events at both ends of the Riverway

Greg Seitz — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:30:58 +0000

Two events a week apart brought volunteers out to pick up trash on the Namekagon River and at the Boom Site.

St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour One of the Best in the Nation

Greg Seitz — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:07 +0000

The annual tour will welcome thousands of visitors from around the country to visit seven regional pottery studios.

Special Feature: Marina Group Works to Keep the St. Croix Clean

Greg Seitz — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:34:44 +0000

Four of the first seven marinas certified under Minnesota's new Clean Marina Program are on the St. Croix River.

Now Available: 2013 Permits for Camping on the Lower St. Croix River

Greg Seitz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:31:44 +0000

The free permit is required to camp on the river between Highway 8 and the Soo Line High Bridge.

Bird Events Scheduled Throughout the St. Croix Valley on May 4th

Greg Seitz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:10:36 +0000

Parks along the river will host bird-watching hikes, paddles, programs and more to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day.

Gardening in the Snow

Angie Hong — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:01:02 +0000

Two workshops in May will provide information about landscaping and gardening to protect clean water.

Aerial photos show St. Croix’s snowy spring

Greg Seitz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:11:45 +0000

The water was open but the river banks were still snowy recently when a local resident took to the sky.