St. Croix River Research Rendezvous

Since 1989, the St. Croix Research Rendezvous brings together scientists, resource managers, and interested citizens to share and learn about research conducted in the St. Croix River Watershed. Presentation topics span numerous subjects, including water quality, ecology, resource management, and climate resiliency. This day-long, in-person conference is held in October within the St. Croix River Valley. 

In partnership with the Wild Rivers Conservancy, the 2025 Research Rendezvous will be on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Osceola, WI.

Thanks to support from the St. Croix Valley Foundation, the 2025 Research Rendezvous presenters will receive complimentary registration, and student attendees receive a $20 discount.

Parking, refreshments, and lunch are included with registration. Submissions for presentation abstracts are accepted starting June 1; registration opens in September.

For more information on the St. Croix Research Rendezvous, please contact Alaina Fedie at afedie@smm.org or (651) 433-5953 ext. 12.

St. Croix Watershed Research Station

Programs

The Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon is the official nonprofit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Together with the National Park Service and many conservation partners, they work to protect and restore important natural and scenic areas through land conservation, protect and improve water quality, engage citizens through educational, recreational, and volunteer activities, and celebrate the natural beauty and wonder that is the St. Croix River Watershed. “We love this place and celebrate that love at every opportunity.”

Located on 360 acres of woodland and prairie habitat along the bluffs of the St. Croix River, The Acreage at Osceola embodies the vision and legacy left by Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients. This historic property now serves as a model for sustainable conservation methods, a center for land and water stewardship, a place to learn, and a gathering space for creatives, visionaries, and changemakers.