About

Greg Seitz grew up on the banks of the St. Croix River in Stillwater, Minnesota, and has explored the river, its tributaries, and watershed all his life. Today, he and his family make their home near Marine on St. Croix.

Professional experience:

  • 2015-present: St. Croix Watershed Research Station, resident writer
  • 2013-2024: Quetico-Superior Wilderness News, writer
  • 2011-present: St. Croix 360, founder and editor
  • 2008-2013: Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, communications director
  • 2005-present: Freelance writing and communications
  • 2003-2008: Thomson Reuters, corporate communications

Clients and partners:

  • ArtReach St. Croix
  • Arts Midwest
  • Belwin Conservancy
  • Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
  • Minnesota Historical Society
  • North Woods & Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • St. Croix Watershed Research Station
  • The Phipps Center for the Arts
  • Walker Art Center
  • Wild Rivers Conservancy (former St. Croix River Association)

Community experience:

  • 2006-2012: Voyageurs National Park Association, Board of Directors
  • 2012-2018: ArtReach St. Croix, Board of Directors
  • 2017-present: Selection panel, Pine Needles Artist in Residence program, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Science Museum of Minnesota
  • 2019-present: Grant Reviewer, Valley Arts Initiative, St. Croix Valley Foundation

Publications:

  • Published in the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, Country Messenger, Osceola Sun, Inter-County Leader, Canoe & Kayak, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, MinnPost
  • Please see Portfolio for samples