Information on Spring Creek

Spring Creek has the second highest base flow in the study area (4.38 cfs) and yet has a relatively small watershed of 312 acres. Spring Creek discharges from a large tamarack seepage swamp located on the middle terrace of the St. Croix River. Spring Creek meanders through a mixed hardwood seepage swamp with small, rich fen openings. Within one of these openings, a large boiling spring discharges groundwater into the creek.