Wild Rivers Conservancy

Protecting the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers Together

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is a border river between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The St. Croix River and its tributary, the Namekagon River, makeup 255 miles of protected Riverway. 

In 1968, these rivers were established as the nation’s first wild and scenic river national park for their free-flowing character, exceptional water quality, and the recreational, cultural, historic, and aesthetic values present in the Riverway. The park is host to globally unique species and is a rare example of a healthy, intact riverine system. 

Visitors can camp, hike, take photos, and observe wildlife in its natural habitat — or swim, paddle, fish, and more. The Riverway is a true recreation “hot-spot” for the nearby Twin Cities Metro area and upwards of a million visitors from around the world each year.

Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix & Namekagon is the only nonprofit focused specifically and exclusively on the St. Croix watershed. As the official nonprofit partner for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the Conservancy actively partners with the National Park Service on education initiatives, land and water protection, invasive species detection and prevention, and public access programs.

Your Contribution Makes a Real Difference on the Riverway

What You Can Do Today!

• Donate to support your national park
• Become a monthly donor to make an even greater impact
• Sign up to be a Riverway Volunteer
• Connect with the Conservancy on Facebook and Instagram
• Encourage your friends and family or organization to attend a Conservancy event
• Make a plan to visit the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers

Photo Credit: Wild Rivers Conservancy, Katrina Schlicker, Sierra Stukenholtz, Maria Young, Craig Blacklock