Daniel Peterson, Park Ranger, St. Croix River District St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, will present a program about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

October 2, 1968, is when President Lynden Johnson signed the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which became Public Law 90-542. Its purpose statement is as relevant today as fifty years ago: “to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.” That legislation was co-sponsored by Senator’s Walter Mondale and Gaylord Nelson. Two hundred thirty river miles of the St. Croix and Namekagon the first group of eight designated rivers and the only rivers at that time managed by the National Park Service.

The Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is a federally protected system of riverways located in eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin It protects 252 miles of river, including the St. Croix River (on the Wisconsin/Minnesota border), and the Namekagon River (in Wisconsin), as well as adjacent land along the rivers. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is one of the original eight National Wild and Scenic Rivers, largely as a result of legislation by senators Walter Mondale of Minnesota and Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. It is the largest scenic riverway east of the Mississippi.

Daniel is a successful professional with 28 years of delivering educational and entertaining customer service. Highly skilled as a manager and supervisor yet passionate about nature-based education, collaborative programming, and community engagement.