St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
“I hope we do everything we can to make certain that we handle this river with wisdom, with justice, with courage.” Vice President Walter Mondale, co-sponsor of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
You are standing in a national park! The St. Croix was one of the original rivers to be designated by Congress as a National Wild and Scenic River in 1968.
The St. Croix is rich in biodiversity, home to black bears and river otters, brook trout and sturgeon, bald eagles and trumpeter swans. It’s forested bluffs offer habitat for migratory songbirds, while its waters harbor rare dragonflies and 41 species of mussels.
In the midst of a changing landscape, this river still recalls its wild origins. It is a jewel in our care.
Marine Village Landing River Trail →
Marine Village Landing is maintained by community volunteers. Please help us preserve the river’s ecosystem and beauty.
• Canoe and kayak access only • Slow speed/No wake zone
• Stay on trails • No overnight parking
• Remove your trash • Keep dogs on leash
• No camping/No campfires • Quiet hours are dusk to dawn
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act preserves rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 45° 11.917′ N, 92° 46.133′ W. Marker is in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, in Washington County. Marker is on Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marine on Saint Croix MN 55047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Marine on St. Croix (here, next to this marker); Technological Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Boom, Then Bust (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marine Mill Site (about 300 feet away); The Pineries are Gone (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Marine (about 400 feet away); Powerhouse and Kiln (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marine on St. Croix.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2020, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2020, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
