Phosphorous In the Water

Phosphorous

Photo credit: Michelle Prosser Fast Facts about the River One pound of phosphorous can create 500 pounds of algae! Phosphorous pollution is one of the St. Croix River’s biggest environmental … Read more

Blue-Green Algae

Blue-Green Algae

Fast Facts about the River You know that blue-green or green algae you see on the surface of the water? It can actually be extremely harmful to humans, as well … Read more

DELAY OF SOPHIA’S LAW

Sophie's Law Carbon Monoxide Minnesota Delay of Sophia's Law

DELAY OF SOPHIA’S LAW Carbon Monoxide Law for Boaters New Effective Date – MAY 1, 2018   Facts: Section 86B.532 was amended by recently enacted law with the effective date … Read more

Alcohol and Boating Safely Don’t Mix!

Alcohol and Boating Don't Mix

Almost HALF of all boating accidents involve alcohol, boating while intoxicated is the LEADING contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, and operating a boat while under the influence is a … Read more

Watch Out for Zebra Muscles on the St. Croix!

This summer, watch out for Zebra Muscles on the St. Croix River, and all bodies of water that you enter with your boat and marine equipment! What are they? Zebra … Read more