Stillwater

Ecosystem Overview

The Stillwater ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 84% more documented species, Stillwater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Ennomos subsignaria

Snow-White Linden

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common1 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional1 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-84% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+60% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+167% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

-74% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-84% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+60% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+167% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

-74% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Ennomos subsignaria

Snow-White Linden

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common1 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional1 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional1 obs.

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