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Raspberry Landing Closed
The road to Raspberry Landing in Burnett County, Wisconsin, washed out during recent heavy rains and the landing is currently inaccessible. Continue to check this website for updates.
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High Water Due To Recent Rainfall
Recent rainfall has raised water levels dramatically. The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers are flowing high, fast and cold. Take extra precautions while on the water. Additional rainfall over the next few days could raise the rivers even further.
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Osceola Picnic Area Closed Due To High Water
The Osceola Picnic Area is currently closed due to flooding. The restrooms in the picnic area, as well as the restrooms and public drinking water at Osceola Landing are also closed at this time.
2011-12 Speaker Series
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Contact: Julie Galonska, 715-483-2270
National Park Service Announces Riverway Speaker Series Interested in learning more about the St. Croix Valley's national park? Join the National Park Service in exploring the heritage, natural wonders, and communities of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway during this year's Riverway Speaker Series. The series kicks off on Saturday, November 19, with a program focused on wild rice. Saturday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Wild Rice in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Conservation, Threats, and Restoration Presented by Dr. Anthony Kern, Northland College American wild rice has significant cultural and ecological importance in the U.S. and Canada.Due to human activities, the plant has disappeared across much of its native range, and efforts are underway to conserve and restore the plant in suitable habitats. This presentation will focus on the ecology of natural (non-cultivated) wild rice populations and discuss current restoration efforts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Anthony Kern is an Associate Professor of Biology at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, and holds his Ph.D. in Plant Genetics and M.S. in Agronomy. Dr. Kern will present at 10:00 a.m. and then repeat his talk at 1:00 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. It will take place at the St. Croix River Visitor Center, 401 North Hamilton Street, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited seating.To reserve a seat, call (715) 483-2274. Callers can reserve up to 4 seats. Save the Date for These Upcoming Presentations January 21: The Ojibwe February 18:Landscaping for Wildlife March 17:Cougars in Wisconsin April 14:Knee Deep in Monkeys: Protecting Tropical Forests for Our Migratory Birds Each speaker will present at 10:00 a.m. and then repeat his talk at 1:00 p.m. Reservations for each speaker will be accepted beginning one month prior to the presentation. The 2011-2012 Riverway Speaker Series is supported by the St. Croix River Fund. For information on the River Fund, visit http://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/river-fund. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, was established by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968. It is one of a group of eight rivers in the country which first received this recognition.For 255 miles, the St. Croix and its tributary, the Namekagon, flow through some of the most scenic and least developed country in the Upper Midwest. |
Did You Know?
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is home to 40 species of native mussels. Throughout the United States their populations are considered highly threatened. The Higgins Eye Pearly mussel is on the endangered species list.