Water News:

St. Croix River Water Quality Stirs Concern

Although a web of administrative rules and local ordinances protect it, land-use practices and zoning difficulties along the sprawling watershed continue to threaten the river, said Molly Shodeen, an area hydrologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. She said she has watched the St. Croix's steady decline in the 27 years she has worked for the agency.

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