ENVIRONMENT
UPDATE: Rising flood waters could knock Stillwater bridge out of service 
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for St. Croix County, due to rising waters on the St. Croix River.
March 18, 2010
Cell phone tower proposed for USA Fence property
Sprint/Nextel is hoping to erect a 180-foot tall pole on property on County A in the town of Hudson for the purpose of improving the company’s cell phone service in the area.
By Randy Hanson , February 03, 2010
Loan intended to help keep, create jobs
Last week the St. Croix County Board gave its endorsement for a state loan to keep a company in Baldwin, retaining 15 jobs and creating another 12 in two years.
By Judy Wiff , January 28, 2010
White House agrees to carp summit
Wisconsin OutdoorsThe White House said yes to Gov. Jim Doyle's request for a summit on fighting the Asian carp in the Great Lakes. The meeting is planned for the first week in February.
January 21, 2010
DNR rule changes would affect farmers, cities
Wisconsin NewsThe Department of Natural Resources will hold a half dozen public hearings on new pollution-runoff rules. Starting a week from tomorrow in Appleton, the meetings will be held through the end of February.
January 18, 2010
EPA proposes stricter ozone limits
Wisconsin NewsThe federal EPA has proposed stricter limits on ground-level ozone. And it said 19 new Wisconsin counties would not comply with the new limits if they took effect today.
January 08, 2010
Governor wants cap and trade phased in
Wisconsin NewsGov. Jim Doyle says he still backs national cap and trade policies to try to limit climate change. But Doyle said Wednesday that the policies should be phased in for up to 15 years if there's no international agreement.
By Chuck Quirmbach, WPR , December 21, 2009
Ryun is new St. Croix River Association director
Deb Ryun will join the St. Croix River Association as its first executive director beginning Oct. 1. Ryun has experience in working with natural resources, with a special interest in watershed work.
September 11, 2009
Governors Doyle and Pawlenty make a joint appearance in Hudson
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced
continuing collaborative efforts to reduce the runoff of pollutants into the St. Croix River in a joint appearance in Hudson on Friday afternoon.
July 24, 2009
New shoreline zoning passes first hurdle
A proposal for new zoning regulations for shoreline properties passed its first hurdle Wednesday when the Natural Resources Board unanimously approved them.
By By Jackie Grumish , July 09, 2009
Scuba divers, Boy Scouts pull Eurasian milfoil from Perch Lake
Roughly 20 people dove into Perch Lake on June 20 to help rid the beach of Eurasian milfoil. The scuba divers, organized by Terry Nooner, owner of St. Croix Scuba in Hudson, pull weeds three times a year in an effort to control the aquatic plant.
By Jackie Grumish , July 03, 2009
Democrats give major attention to the environment
Wisconsin NewsThe environment is getting major attention at the State Capitol, now that Democrats control both houses and the governor’s office.
June 22, 2009
Woodland Trails: When times were simpler – and better
I guess I am kind of a throwback in time, lucky to be born when I was. I grew up wild and free. Kinda like a wild boy, alone and on my own. I had six siblings all too old to have any real use for a little kid. So I took Duke, my dog, and we took off heading out for the wilds and remote places where a kid could explore, wander and enjoy all the beauty nature provided.
By Jim Bennett , April 10, 2009
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