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 About
the St. Croix River Institute
The St. Croix River Institute is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the National Park Service. The expertise and resources of the two institutions will build and strengthen stewardship efforts throughout the St. Croix Scenic Riverway.
Mission
The mission is to understand and sustain the St. Croix River and river valley communities by connecting people with the St. Croix River through programs and classes.
Where is the St. Croix River?
Located on the eastern side of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in
Minnesota and in the northwestern corner of Wisconsin, the scenic St.
Croix River and its valley form the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota
for more than 125 miles. Historic towns with vibrant shopping districts, state
and local parks, arts centers and excellent schools make the valley a
great place to live and a wonderful area to explore. (Google
Map)
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 Programs
and Events
Summer 2008
June 23-27, 2008 Rivers of Learning
A multi-disciplinary teaching approach for the St. Croix and Mississippi river systems. Join fellow educators in a hands-on experience that puts you face-to-face with national experts on the upper Mississippi River Valley. Designed to help K-12 teachers implement elements of river education across the curriculum. Project WILD materials are correlated to national standards in science and environmental education. View the tentative schedule of events for more information.
The Great River Road Learning Center at Freedom Park
200 Monroe Street Prescott, Wisconsin
(715) 262-0104
Register Today!
Contact Sandra at the Great River Road Learning Center at (715) 715-262-0104 or slhudson@freedomparkwi.org
University credits are available through UW-River Falls. View the flier for details.
For additional river-related offerings, contact the National Park Service St. Croix National Scenic Riverway for a schedule of events. Call (715) 483-2274.
Partners and Links
The founding partners for the institute are the University of Wisconsin-River
Falls and the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
It is anticipated that additional partners, bringing resources for additional
programming or support for existing programs, will occur over time.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Congress recognized the outstanding scenic, geologic, and recreational value of the St. Croix River in 1968 when it created the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Located within hours of more than three million people, this unit of the National Park System provides remarkable opportunities for wild land recreation, nature study and land stewardship.
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public university with strong programs in the arts and sciences; education; business and economics; and agriculture, food, and environmental sciences. Founded in 1874, the 225-acre campus serves almost 6,000 students.
Useful Links
Many other organizations provide programs along the St. Croix River. Select the links below for more information.
National Park Service
St. Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance
Interstate Park
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
St. Croix Watershed Research Station
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 Contact Us
E-mail: stcroix@uwrf.edu
Phone: 715-425-3256 or 800-228-5607
Last updated August 2007
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