Posts by Sophia Patane

Camping the St. Croix River with Paddle North “The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies to remind you…

A Very Hungry Beetle: Fighting Purple Loosestrife Around the St. Croix River How do you fight back against a plant that can produce 2.7 million seeds? With a very hungry…

What’s New in the Watershed: Staff Update The Wild Rivers Conservancy office is brimming with activity now that summer is in full swing. Whether we’re getting our toes wet in…

Forestry For the members of the Wild Rivers Conservancy Board of Directors, protecting the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers and their watershed is an ongoing effortdriven by a deep love…

Visiting the St. Croix or Namekagon? Don’t Miss These 5 Park Pairings by Kate Wright, Donor Engagement and Events Whether you are visiting the St. Croix River or Namekagon River…

Rangers of the Riverway: Charlie Get to know the rangers that work in and around the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway  in our new, quarterly “Rangers of the Riverway” series! …

A New Chapter Begins for the St. Croix River Association A new chapter begins today for the St. Croix River Association. The nonprofit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic…

A Handy Guide to Permanently Protecting Your Woodlands by Nikki Henger, Forestry Program Coordinator Did you know your woodlands have a superpower? With over 2,000 miles of tributary waterways and…

Springing Ahead with the River Spring has arrived in the Riverway! As the temperatures warm, here are some tips for staying safe, spotting the first beautiful woodland blooms, and planning…

Explore the Namekagon with Wild Rivers Conservancy’s Three-Day Paddles Many people have found solace in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway during the uncertainties of 2020. For participants in the…