North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area is a nationally acclaimed region rich in history and diverse cultural traditions, with endless connections to the natural world. North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area (NWW) promotes the outstanding natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources of the St. Croix River watershed and the nationally significant stories of its people.
Featured Programs
Live! from North Woods and Waters
Join us for a new season of stories celebrating the cultures, people, and natural beauty of the watershed.
Operation Pollination
Operation Pollination is a global project which calls on organizations and individuals to protect the pollinators by restoring and maintaining pollinator habitat on both public and private lands.
St. Croix Watershed Stewards
Learn more about this volunteer group working with regional partners to solve environmental issues within the St. Croix River watershed.
Earth Day’s Roots Began in the Watershed
Senator Gaylord A. Nelson, born and raised in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, is internationally known as the “Father of Earth Day.”
Join Us!
Learn more about North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area and how you can contribute to this nationally significant region!
