Government Shutdown Update: Standing Together for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Impacts to the Riverway

National Park Service staff, our trusted partners and friends, are currently furloughed. These are the people we work beside every day to protect the Riverway’s cultural and natural treasures. Our thoughts are with them as they navigate this difficult time.

While many areas of the Riverway remain open, Park capacity is extremely limited. Visitor centers are closed, maintenance and volunteer programs are paused, and interpretive and education programs are suspended.

All volunteer activities within the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway are paused until the Park reopens and staff return to duty.

Law enforcement staff remain on duty, and emergencies can still be reported at 1-800-PARK-TIP.

Impacts to Wild Rivers Conservancy

Because our work is so closely tied to the National Park Service, the shutdown directly impacts many of our programs.

Our Rivers Are Alive K-12 education programs continue within our capacity to deliver high-quality experiences, though some have been canceled or rescheduled due to reduced federal support.

Collaborative planning, habitat restoration, and long-term stewardship projects, many of which depend on Park coordination, are temporarily on hold.

Still, our commitment remains unchanged. Wild Rivers Conservancy serves as the backbone and bridge for the Riverway in moments like this—sustaining education, stewardship, and community engagement even when federal resources are unavailable.