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Welcome New Board Members
Wild Rivers Conservancy is pleased to welcome our 2026 slate of new board members. Over the past year, our Board Affairs Committee led a thoughtful and intentional recruitment process to…
Read MorePaddling Through the Years
Celebrating the Legacy of the Conservancy’s River Adventures For more than a decade, Wild Rivers Conservancy’s multi-day paddle trips have brought together people who share a love for adventure, community,…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Update: Standing Together for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Government Shutdown Update: Standing Together for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Matt Poppleton | Executive Director Dear Friends of the Riverway, As the federal government shutdown continues, it is…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Update: Impacts on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Government Shutdown Update: Impacts on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Matt Poppleton | Executive Director Dear Friends, As you may know, the federal government has shut down. This has a…
Read MoreThe Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Needs Your Voice
A Letter from the Executive Director On February 14, more than 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) staff lost their jobs, including dedicated team members at the St. Croix National Scenic…
Read MoreFive Spooky Creatures of the St. Croix River
As the days grow shorter and the chill of autumn settles in, the wild and scenic St. Croix River reveals a mysterious side that’s often hidden beneath its serene waters…
Read MoreA Evening Celebrating Deb Ryun
Over 230 Riverway supporters came together on June 26th in Stillwater to celebrate the 15 years of work of our first Executive Director Deb Ryun. Through Deb’s leadership, Wild Rivers…
Read MoreAdaptive Riverway Recreation
By October Yates, Outdoor Program Support, Wild Rivers Conservancy We’ve all noticed how high and mighty the St. Croix and its tributaries are flowing this summer thanks to the abundant…
Read MoreThe Wonderful Birds of the St. Croix
The trees and fields of the St. Croix Riverway and its watershed are home to many rare, endangered, and vulnerable bird species. The Riverway and watershed serve as an important…
Read MoreWild Rivers Conservancy hires next Executive Director Matt Poppleton
Photo courtesy of Matt Poppleton Osceola, WI – The Wild Rivers Conservancy Board and Staff are pleased to share the hiring of the organization’s next Executive Director, Matt Poppleton. Poppleton…
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