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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.
Asian Carp Presentation
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Contact: Julie Galonska, 715-483-2270
Free Asian Carp Presentation ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: Join National Park Service Biologist Byron Karns as he provides the latest information related to the movement of Asian Carp into local waters."Asian Carp:Responding to a Problem Leaping our Way" will be presented on Saturday, January 21, at the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Byron will provide background information on the four species of fish known collectively as Asian Carp - Grass, Black, Bighead and Silver.Though the last two species have been captured in very small numbers for several years, recent monitoring efforts appear to have detected Silver Carp in the St. Croix River and the Mississippi in the Twin Cities.In addition to highlighting species biology and the ecological consequences of the introduction of Asian Carp, Byron will address the ongoing actions of a Task Force focused on slowing or stopping these fish from spreading. Byron will present at 10:00 a.m. and then repeat his talk at 1:00 p.m.Presentations are free and open to the public and take place at the St. Croix River Visitor Center, 401 North Hamilton Street, in St. Croix Falls. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited seating.To reserve a seat, call (715) 483-2274. Callers can reserve up to 4 seats. This presentation is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Speaker Series, an annual offering of programs focused on the St. Croix Valley's national park.The Speaker Series is generously supported by the St. Croix River Fund, http://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/river-fund. Save the Date for These Upcoming Presentations February 18:Landscaping for Wildlife Mike Zeckmeister, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources March 17:Cougars in Wisconsin Adrian Wydeven, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources April 14:Knee Deep in Monkeys: Protecting Tropical Forests for Our Migratory Birds Craig Thompson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 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. Note:The original topic for the January 21 presentation was the Ojibwe.A speaker cancellation led to the change in topic. |
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.