https://www.nps.gov/sacn News releases from Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. en-us https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2026-04-07-prescribed-fires.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:09:00 EST Prescribed burns are planned for this spring throughout the national park. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2026-04-07-prescribed-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/river-management-plan-final-input.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 EST The park announces a final opportunity for input on its Comprehensive River Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/river-management-plan-final-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20260115-winter-pile-burning.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 EST A series of piles are to be burned this winter season throughout the national park. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20260115-winter-pile-burning.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20241219_gibson_cabin_gaoa.htm Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:22:00 EST Great American Outdoors Act provides funding for historic cabin. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20241219_gibson_cabin_gaoa.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20241126-pile-burning-at-two-locations.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:08:00 EST In early December, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will be burning brush and wood piles in two locations along the Riverway corridor. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/20241126-pile-burning-at-two-locations.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/fairy-falls-environmental-assessment-20241121.htm Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:56:00 EST The National Park Service has concluded an Environmental Assessment finding the proposed site plan for the Fairy Falls Day Use Area at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will cause no significant environmental impact to the area. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/fairy-falls-environmental-assessment-20241121.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/public-input-for-riverway-management-plan.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the creation of a comprehensive river management plan for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/public-input-for-riverway-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/climate-friendly-park-status.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:38:00 EST The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (Riverway) has recently been recognized as a Climate Friendly Park by the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/climate-friendly-park-status.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2024-06-07-fairyfallsupdatecomment.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:35:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comments on the proposed site plan for the Fairy Falls Day Use Area to address resource degradation and safety concerns. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2024-06-07-fairyfallsupdatecomment.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/04262024-olriverrendezvous.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:50:00 EST Join the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild Rivers Conservancy at the River Rendezvous at Osceola Landing on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is part of the Village of Osceola’s River Rendezvous celebration and will include a short program at the plaza near the comfort station at 11 am. After the program, a day of river-themed interactive fun for all ages will feature activities on fishing techniques, kayak safety, an educational scavenger hunt, seeing NPS law enforcement and maintenance motorboats and associated gear, and more. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/04262024-olriverrendezvous.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2024-04-11-prescribedfires.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:50:00 EST ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires on approximately 391 acres in the Riverway corridor during the months of April and May when weather and fuel conditions allow. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie, savanna, and mixed hardwood habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2024-04-11-prescribedfires.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/national-park-service-to-conduct-pile-burning-winter-spring-2024.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:24:00 EST ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from February 26 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve forest and bedrock glade habitat along the St. Croix River. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/national-park-service-to-conduct-pile-burning-winter-spring-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/oseolalandingopening07272023.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:25:00 EST ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis - The day use area and new motorized boat launch at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River will be open this upcoming weekend. The NPS recently completed a project to increase pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow, and enhance visitor experience by separating motorized and non-motorized uses. Minor construction-related activities will continue to complete the project. Potable water is not available yet. Please bring your own drinking water. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/oseolalandingopening07272023.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/comprehensive-river-management-plan-listening-sessions-scheduled.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:12:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting five listening sessions in July to gather input from the public on a river management plan to inform future management of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/comprehensive-river-management-plan-listening-sessions-scheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-04-18-prescribedfires2023.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:23:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires on approximately 348 acres in the Riverway corridor from April 24 – May 31, 2023 depending on weather and fuel conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-04-18-prescribedfires2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-04-14-floodconditionslandingsclosed.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:24:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) river access points along the entire Namekagon and St. Croix rivers are temporarily closed due to flood conditions. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-04-14-floodconditionslandingsclosed.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-02-21-ffpublicmeetingrescheduled.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:48:00 EST ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. Due to the forecasted winter storm, the February 23, 2023, public meeting will be rescheduled to March 7, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-02-21-ffpublicmeetingrescheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-02-07-fairyfallspublicinput.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:39:00 EST ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-02-07-fairyfallspublicinput.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-01-17-pile-burning.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:07:00 EST The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from January 26 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve prairie, savanna, and forest habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2023-01-17-pile-burning.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-10-18-sunrise-brush-removal.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:18:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct understory brush removal in the Riverway corridor along the St. Croix River in Polk County, Wisconsin from approximately November 1 –18, 2022 depending on weather and site conditions. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-10-18-sunrise-brush-removal.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-07-07-spongy-moth-aerial-treatment.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:07:00 EST The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat an area near Hayward, Wisconsin that overlaps National Park Service owned lands for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, between July 13-15. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-07-07-spongy-moth-aerial-treatment.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-controlled-burns-april-25-may-20.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:19:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct controlled burns in the Riverway corridor from April 25 – May 20, 2022, depending on weather and site conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns as part of an effort to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-controlled-burns-april-25-may-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/start-of-construction-to-improve-osceola-landing.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:58:00 EST A project to improve safety, commercial operations, and the visitor experience at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River began in the fall of 2021 and will continue in the spring of 2022. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/start-of-construction-to-improve-osceola-landing.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/cable-connector-trail-bike-trail-finalized.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has completed the planning and regulatory process required to allow bike use on the Cable Connector Trail, a 0.25-mile connector trail across NPS land near Cable, Wisconsin. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/cable-connector-trail-bike-trail-finalized.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/fairy-falls-planning-update-01252022.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:42:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is currently exploring opportunities for improving safety, protecting the natural environment, and enhancing visitor experiences at the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/fairy-falls-planning-update-01252022.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-01-13-pile-burn.htm Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:15:00 EST The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from January 24 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve prairie, savanna, and foresthabitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-01-13-pile-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-01-11-chansen-superintendent.htm Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:39:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Craig Hansen as superintendent of Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway spanning over 200 miles of forested landscape through Wisconsin and Minnesota. He currently serves as superintendent at Grand Portage National Monument. He will assume his new role in February. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2022-01-11-chansen-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2021-10-08-fairy-falls-public-input.htm Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:52:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2021-10-08-fairy-falls-public-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/eacabletrail.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input on proposed bike use on a 0.25-mile connector trail across NPS land near Cable, Wisconsin. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/eacabletrail.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2021-06-25-planaheadforvisits.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:21:00 EST With summer’s arrival, many people are in search of some cool relief on the water. Our recent hot and dry weather means planning ahead is essential for a safe and fun visit to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. National Park Service rangers at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway have tips to share. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/2021-06-25-planaheadforvisits.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/prescribed-burns-spring-2021.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:40:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Riverway corridor on several dates between April 14 and May 31, depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) will conduct these burns as part of an effort to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/prescribed-burns-spring-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/pile-burns-2021.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:38:00 EST St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from late February through March of 2021. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/pile-burns-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/saint-croix-river-day-proclaimed.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:55:00 EST Today marks 50 years since the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law, creating the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Governor Mark Dayton signed a proclamation recognizing the occasion and declaring October 2 “Saint Croix River Day”. The proclamation reads “Minnesotans appreciate the Saint Croix River for its beauty, scenic view sheds, clean water, abundant fishery, and close proximity to over three million citizens.” https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/saint-croix-river-day-proclaimed.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/celebrating-50-years-wild-scenic.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:43:00 EST The National Park Service and the St. Croix River Association are celebrating 50 years of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Wisconsin State Senator Patty Schachtner, community leaders, and young river stewards were among those gathered at the St. Croix River Visitor Center today for a special event to highlight plans to celebrate the anniversary all year long. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/celebrating-50-years-wild-scenic.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/julie-galonska-named-superintendent.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2017 04:43:00 EST Julie Galonska, a 23-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been selected as the new Superintendent of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (St. Croix) headquartered in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Galonska is currently the Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Resource Management at the Riverway and has been serving as the acting Superintendent since February 2016. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/julie-galonska-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 02:54:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 221,028 visitors to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in 2012 spent $8.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 124 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plan-ea.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan (IPMP) for ten parks located in the Great Lakes region including St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It is available for public comment. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/invasive-plant-management-plan-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/economic-impact.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:14:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 188,400 visitors in 2010 spent over $5.6 million in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and in communities near the park. That spending supported 90 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/speaker-on-sigurd-olson.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/speaker-on-sigurd-olson.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/decision-on-stillwater-bridge.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has determined that the proposed St. Croix River Crossing Project would have direct and adverse effects that cannot be avoided or eliminated. https://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/news/decision-on-stillwater-bridge.htm