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High Water
The rivers are running high and fast and the water is cold. Be prepared and cautious if venturing out on the rivers! Watch for debris and low clearance under bridges.
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Wells Closed
Beginning in 2013, water will no longer be available at McDowell Bridge Landing, Riverside Landing, and the Marshland District Office on Highway 70. Please plan accordingly and bring an adequate supply of water.
River Currents
About This BlogRivers are flowing, changing, currents of water. We are drawn to rivers to paddle, fish, camp, or to just sit and watch moving water. Follow this blog for updates on recreational opportunities, park programs, current events, and the changing seasons of the St Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Be Prepared
May 22, 2013
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It's always good to double check weather and river conditions before a trip. For The Love Of The RiverAn easy change in use of lead products for sportfishing can make a big difference. A Change In Seasons?“Birding Day in the St. Croix Valley” celebrates International Migratory Bird Day. National Scenic TrailsTwo National Scenic Trails pass through the Riverway boundary, providing even more opportunities for outdoor adventures. National Parks In A New LightRivers and other natural areas offer more than beauty: for some, they may be the key to a new life. A Misunderstood FishRedhorse suckers are more than "rough" fish: they can tell us about the health of the rivers. Dakota and Ojibwe People of the St. CroixEarly maps identify rivers in a variety of languages, assisting historians with determining where people lived at the time the map was made. What Will Spring Bring?Looking at river levels over the past year while thinking about the coming season... Dinosaurs of the RiverwayThe public is invited to attend a presentation to learn about the health of lake sturgeon living in the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. Programs And Events In 2013Visitors will have many options and opportunities to learn about the Riverway this year. A Special Piece of History Donated to the ParkA pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act into law is donated to the park. Graceful Curves Of FallEven with low water levels, fall is the perfect time for paddling the rivers. Keep it CleanNo matter how hard the little snapping turtle tried, he couldn't swim away from me. His four short legs beat the water frantically. Clear line was holding him to the log stuck in the muck in a foot of water. He had swallowed a hook, and was now tied to the log with a death sentence. I cut the line close to his mouth and watched him swim away to wherever he chose to spend his last days. A Truly Dark SkyNatural lightscapes are critical for nighttime scenery, such as viewing a starry sky, but are also critical for maintaining nocturnal habitat. Namekagon Memory Day, July 20, 2012Attend a special event to share stories and learn more about the history of the Namekagon River. Take A St. Croix SojournMove at the pace of the river and learn about its history, geology and natural wonders: fun for the whole family! Fishing With A FriendWhether casting alone or with a lifelong friend, the river provides an unexpected friendship as well. What's The Matter With The Sand?Fine particles of sediment may seem harmless, but in the world below the surface of the river small changes can have big impacts. It's All ConnectedA watershed is like the basin of a sink, where everything flows downstream. In some cases, it just takes a little longer. |
Did You Know?
In the Dakota language The St. Croix River is O-Ki-Zu-Wa-Kpa: To meet or to unite, as the waters of a river gather into a lake or two rivers meet or an area where we planted. Dakota and Ojibwe Indians still live near St. Croix NSR.