Invasive Carp 2017

How to Look for and Report Invasive Asian Carp

Fast Facts About the River  Invasive carp, one of the St. Croix River’s invasive species, can actually cause damage to boaters and boats. There are four types of invasive carp: … Read more

Phosphorous In the Water

Phosphorous

Photo credit: Michelle Prosser Fast Facts about the River One pound of phosphorous can create 500 pounds of algae! Phosphorous pollution is one of the St. Croix River’s biggest environmental … Read more

Blue-Green Algae

Blue-Green Algae

Fast Facts about the River You know that blue-green or green algae you see on the surface of the water? It can actually be extremely harmful to humans, as well … Read more

Stillwater Lumberjack Days 2017

Stillwater Lumberjack Days

Log Rollers, 1921 Art Credit – Philip R. Goodwin The St. Croix River and Lumberjacks have historic origins; starting out together all the way back in the early 1800’s! Logging camps and … Read more

Mermaid In the St. Croix

Mermaid Echo Bayport Marina St. Croix River

Mermaid swims the St. Croix to share the wonders of water and educate kids about taking care of lakes and rivers! A mythical creature is bringing magic to children in … Read more

10 Ways Boat Trips Are Good For the Soul

Boat Trips MarineMax Bayport Marina

Boat trips are just plain good for the soul. The sense of peace and tranquility that can be restored to you while gently rocking on the waves is undeniable. Although, … Read more

Heterosporis

Heterosporis

The St. Croix River Association will be posting guest posts on our blog this summer! They will cover a broad range of topics including; invasive species, the watershed, great tips … Read more

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels Minnesota DNR

The St. Croix River Association will be posting guest posts on our blog this summer! They will cover a broad range of topics including; invasive species, the watershed, great tips … Read more