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A new future for an old stream?

By: angiehongmn November 21, 2023

Aquatic BiologyCarnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, featured, History, Marine on St. Croix, Mill Stream, St. Croix River, stream restoration2 Comments

The Mill Stream powered Minnesota’s first commercial saw mill and gave rise to the community of Marine on St. Croix in 1839 –two full decades before Minnesota became a state. Now, nearly 200 years later, the people of Marine are beginning to dream about a new future for this tiny but beloved stream.

Kristina Smitten and Jackson Meadow recognized as 2022 Community Conservationist

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Partners and Updates, Yards and Landscapingconservation development, featured, Marine on St. Croix, Washington Conservation District, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

Over the past decade, Smitten has acted as a connector and motivator within her community and has led stewardship efforts not only on the protected natural areas within Jackson Meadows, but also on adjacent properties that are owned by the City of Marine.

Protecting Mill Stream and the St. Croix River

By: angiehongmn September 9, 2021September 3, 2021

Aquatic Biology, Partners and Updatesaquatic macroinvertebrates, Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, featured, Marine on St. Croix, Mill Stream, stream healthLeave a Comment

(IBI) scores that function much like grades on a report card. According to Mike Isensee, Administrator for the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, Mill Stream will likely get an IBI score of “B” in 2022.

Marine community works to revitalize village center and protect the St. Croix River

By: angiehongmn May 13, 2021

Keeping water clean, Yards and LandscapingCarnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District, featured, Marine on St. Croix, raingardens, St Croix River, stormwater, volunteering, Wetlands1 Comment

On Saturday, May 1, volunteers in Marine on St. Croix planted 1,500 native plants along a wetland to create a natural buffer that will help to hold the soil in place and guard against erosion.

Marine residents rally to restore neighborhood stream

By: angiehongmn August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Keeping water clean, Local Achievements, Yards and Landscapingfeatured, Marine on St. Croix, native plants, shoreline plantings, steam restorationLeave a Comment

It was the weekend after 4th of July and five neighbors in Marine on St. Croix were ready to work. Armed with 1500 native plants, 2000 popsicle sticks, and a cheerful group of friends, family and children, the group tromped into the soggy wild behind their homes and began working to restore a small stream…