Writer, river bum. Freelance communicator and correspondent. Curious about science, conservation, and life.
Latest Projects
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The Science of Syrup
Celebrating a sweet spring ritual.
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Oil & Water: Pipeline To Triple Flows Under St. Croix Headwaters
Meet the biggest oil pipeline you've never heard of.
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Art Bench Trail
Stories about art, community, and nature.
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Reading the River
Event at ArtReach St. Croix featured participatory poetry, stories and art.
Proud Moments
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Prehistoric Pottery Links St. Croix’s Past and Present
At an approximately 700-year-old village, the river's bounty made for stronger ceramics.
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The Heritage Initiative
Writing, social media, and other communications support for an effort to establish a National Heritage Area in the St. Croix River region.
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A New ‘Whey’ Forward For Clean Water
A Wisconsin company is helping cheese factories reduce pollution while making electricity.
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Watershed short film
Writing and production on a short online video about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the risk of new mining proposals, and efforts to protect canoe country.
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A Significant Span
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of an awe-inspiring bridge.
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Pagami Creek Fire
A chance encounter with the biggest wildfire in recorded Minnesota history.
But Wait, There’s More
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Looking for Birds from the Seat of a Kayak
A National Park Service-guided trip down the St. Croix River was a great way to enjoy one beautiful summer morning.
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Esker
Two volumes of self-published chapbooks.
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Many Miles Man
I interviewed Bill Nedderman as he paddled up the St. Croix River on his seemingly never-ending tour of the world by kayak.
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Snake River Canoe Race
A brief point-of-view video of "racing" in Minnesota's biggest annual paddling competition.
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Sharptail Paradise
Acquisition will preserve habitat for dwindling sharp-tailed grouse.
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A Significant Span
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of an awe-inspiring bridge.
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Miles Paddled: The Eau Claire River
Paddling the St. Croix River's northernmost tributary, addressing its history, conservation issues, and tips for other paddlers.
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Pagami Creek Fire
A chance encounter with the biggest wildfire in recorded Minnesota history.
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St. Croix River Association Paddles
Six days of paddling 90 miles down the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers, with adventure and beauty and 70 new friends.
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Veterans Find Peace, Quiet and Camaraderie on the River
A National Park Service program offers military veterans opportunities for paddling, fishing and boat trips.