The 2015 St. Croix Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, will be an opportunity for citizens, scientists, policy makers and local implementers from throughout the basin to engage in a full day of learning and collaboration.
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Local farmers adapt to improve soil health and the St. Croix River
During 2012 and 2013, the Washington Conservation District worked with five landowners in Afton and Denmark Twp. to install sediment basins on their properties in order to slow down rain runoff, reduce erosion, and filter out pollutants like sediment and phosphorus.
Read MoreGetting to know your neighborhood uncommon fish
There are eight species of fish in Washington County that are considered threatened or special concern species by the State of Minnesota.
Read MoreHappening in the St. Croix River Valley
One example of a program that blends nature, art and culture is the Tropical Wings Bird Migration Celebration on Friday, May 2, 6:30-9pm at Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson.
Read MoreWalking on Water
In the coming weeks, there are a flurry of opportunities for people to embrace the coming spring and the changes it will bring to our yards and our surrounding watershed.
Read MoreTen Things You Might Not Know About Water Resources in Washington County
Brown’s Creek, which originates near Withrow and meets the St. Croix River just north of Stillwater, is stocked annually with yearling brown trout.
Read MoreRegaining a Sense of Wonder
Multiple studies show that being physically active and spending time outdoors, particularly in natural environments, is good for our health.
Read MoreZebra on the Run
Federal and state officials in Washington County have been on the offensive since zebra mussels first showed up in the St. Croix River back in 1995.
Read MoreDigging for Treasure
“We talked to your husband this winter,” one said, “and we’re wondering if now might be a good time to dig that hole in your yard.”
Read MoreThe March of the Asian Carp
In some stretches of the Illinois River, 60% of the river’s fish biomass is now comprised of Asian carp.
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