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Successes
as Brainstormed at the CAC Planning Retreat, April 27, 1999
- Land acquisition in Wisconsin (WERCO) and Minnesota (stewardship)
- Initiating and supporting River Watch Program
- Connors Point cleanup and improvement
- Nemadji River Project and subsequent clean water funds for implementation
- Hosting IJC meeting in 1995
- Storm drain stenciling
- Funds distributed to MPCA and WDNR because of successful RAP (e.g., R-EMAP)
- Invited to submit proposal for funds for habitat work
- HTAC revised and working with new purpose as per recommendations of CAC's former Institutional Arrangements Committee
- River Quest (CAC sparked discussions that led to original event; continues to support annual event)
- Forum for discussion, convener of diverse groups and interests
- Stewardship Awards have recognized contributions of about 30 people
- Technical advances, Internet communications
- First Head of the Lakes River Rally (October 1998)
- Monitoring and delineation of hot spots
- Providing energy and impetus to other efforts
- Sewer extension to Oliver, plus support for anticipated sewer extension to Fond du Lac
- Historical land use study
- An example for other Areas of Concern (AOCs)
- New stormwater utility department in Duluth
- Impetus for Superfund Site work (recommendations for USX site reconsidered because of RAP/CAC concern)
- Incorporated into a nonprofit, with bylaws, executive director, office space, logo - a viable presence working on the river
- Policy to eliminate waste discharge from boats has been adopted nationwide
- Increased public awareness about the river, and a focal point for action
- Secured more than $144,000 in grant funds in the past two years
- Work on controlling mercury (WLSSD listened to us, and now the City of Superior is following with mercury reduction strategies)
- Thousands of hours contributed by CAC members and board
- Bio-sentinel program teachers are so involved and supportive that the program has a life of its own and will continue with or without CAC funding
- Habitat restoration projects at Grassy Point, Hearding Island and Wisconsin Point
- Completed and implemented lots of good recommendations
- Completion of a great Stage I RAP document that identifies and summarizes a lot of useful environmental information
- Improvement in wastewater treatment and stormwater controls in Superior
- Increased attention to contaminated sediment remediation in Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Coastal wetlands evaluation for the St. Louis River estuary in Wisconsin and Minnesota
- St. Louis River and habitat concerns (regarding flow, etc.) incorporated into FERC's St. Louis River dam re-licensing
- River tours - Vista tour 1998, IJC tour with history of river 1995, other river tours
- Education of citizens in local environmental and land use planning issues, preparatory to their serving on local governing boards (zoning, land conservation, long range land use planning, etc.)
- Broad reach, with our members serving on other boards, committees and citizen groups.