The St. Louis River Alliance is excited to host our annual volunteer manoomin/wild rice planting on the St. Louis River! This year we will be seeding on two days at two different locations.

• Tuesday, September 9 from 8-1 p.m. Allouez Bay in Superior, launching from Wisconsin Point Lot 2 or Bunge Dock in Superior (location will depend on wind/weather)

• Friday, September 12 from 8-1 p.m. Kingsbury Bay in Duluth, launching from Spirit Lake Marina (121 Spring Street, Duluth)

Volunteers will help distribute up to 750 pounds of wild rice seed at each site by canoe, supporting the ecological and cultural restoration of this important waterway. Space is limited to 10–12 volunteers per day, so early registration is encouraged.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance at Whole Foods Co-op this September to learn about the impactful programs and projects we're working on to protect, restore, and celebrate the St. Louis River. We're honored to be the Round Up at the Register recipient for the month — your spare change can help support a healthier river ecosystem for all!

We'll be tabling on the following dates:

🗓️ Thursday, September 4
📍 Hillside Co-op | 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

🗓️ Thursday, September 11
📍 Denfeld Co-op | 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

The St. Louis River Alliance is excited to host our annual volunteer manoomin/wild rice planting on the St. Louis River! This year we will be seeding on two days at two different locations.

• Tuesday, September 9 from 8-1 p.m. Allouez Bay in Superior, launching from Wisconsin Point Lot 2 or Bunge Dock in Superior (location will depend on wind/weather)

• Friday, September 12 from 8-1 p.m. Kingsbury Bay in Duluth, launching from Spirit Lake Marina (121 Spring Street, Duluth)

Volunteers will help distribute up to 750 pounds of wild rice seed at each site by canoe, supporting the ecological and cultural restoration of this important waterway. Space is limited to 10–12 volunteers per day, so early registration is encouraged.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance at Whole Foods Co-op this September to learn about the impactful programs and projects we're working on to protect, restore, and celebrate the St. Louis River. We're honored to be the Round Up at the Register recipient for the month — your spare change can help support a healthier river ecosystem for all!

We'll be tabling on the following dates:

🗓️ Thursday, September 4
📍 Hillside Co-op | 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

🗓️ Thursday, September 11
📍 Denfeld Co-op | 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

Calling all volunteers! Join the St. Louis River Alliance on Friday, August 22nd from 4-7 p.m. for a volunteer cleanup day at the Piping Plover Habitat Site at the Wisconsin Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Come lend a hand however your schedule allows.

We will be handling non-local invasive species such as tansy, as well as piling up and removing woody debris along the shoreline. It will be a fun work day, with a site tour included.

Participants are encouraged to email Mikayla at watertrail@stlouisriver.org if they are interested in helping.

Whether you're a first-time paddler or a seasoned river explorer, this event will help you plan safe and successful outings on the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. We’ll cover essential topics such as route selection, access points, gear recommendations, safety tips, and wind and weather considerations. 

Register at: tinyurl.com/slre-nwt-trip-planning

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Calling all volunteers! Join the St. Louis River Alliance on Sunday, August 10th from 1-4 p.m. for a volunteer cleanup day at the Piping Plover Habitat Site at the Wisconsin Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Come lend a hand however your schedule allows.

We will be handling non-local invasive species such as tansy, as well as piling up and removing woody debris along the shoreline. It will be a fun work day, with a site tour included.

Participants are encouraged to email Mikayla at watertrail@stlouisriver.org if they are interested in helping.

Join our free, family-friendly Community Paddle! All non-motorized watercrafts are allowed (canoe, kayak, standup paddle board, etc.) and community members are encouraged to bring their own gear if they have it. The St. Louis River Alliance will provide 12 canoes, PFDs, and paddles for free to the first registered attendees in need of gear.

Come explore one of the newly designated routes of the stunning St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail and learn about the Area of Concern cleanup efforts that have made this area a safer place to recreate. Whether you’re a new or seasoned paddler, this trip is a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in the river’s breathtaking beauty.

Registration is REQUIRED (even if you’re bringing your own gear). Please register by July 17 to reserve your space: https://forms.gle/xTzkuSKnq7HD4AbM7

This beginner friendly paddling event will include a focus on River Ecology. UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program will provide gear and beginner paddle stroke instruction before getting the group on the water. The St. Louis River Alliance will provide a guided paddle as we explore the beautiful St. Louis River. This event is free and open to the public, with ages 8+ welcomed.

All gear will be provided including life jackets, canoes, and paddles. No prior paddle experience necessary!

Join the St. Louis River Alliance for a monthly series called ‘Water Wednesdays’ to swap stories with friends, community members, and harbor relationships around the river.

We will have coffee, fruit options, and donuts to enjoy! Only two Water Wednesdays left!

During this community ride we’ll explore the scenic beauty of the St. Louis River corridor while learning about remediation and restoration projects that have helped cleanup the river.

This event is free and open to the public. We will have limited gear available for use (bikes/helmets) for registered attendees, though we only have access to adult bikes. The community is encouraged to bring their own wheels if they have them.

REGISTER HERE

Join the St. Louis River Alliance for a monthly series called ‘Water Wednesdays’ to swap stories with friends, community members, and harbor relationships around the river. There are only two events left in the series, June and July!

Designed especially for first-time anglers, this program is perfect for beginners and families. No experience necessary! Come learn the basics of casting into the water, baiting your hook, fish identification, and more. This will be based on land and we will meet and park near Perch Lake Park Fishing Pier. Registration is necessary.

**FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come learn how critters that live in our riverbed form the foundation of the food chain and how they are beginning to recover after the completion of several remediation and restoration projects.  Hear reflections from a local resident on what fishing was like before the cleanup efforts began and the changes they've seen in the river since. Meet representatives of area fishing groups and fisheries managers and ask them your fishy questions, share fish tales, and learn about fishing opportunities in the estuary.  Even if you don’t fish, the story behind this food chain will intrigue you.  

Join the St. Louis River Alliance on Wednesday, April 23 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for a volunteer cleanup event at Woodstock Bay Public Landing in Superior, Wisconsin in celebration of Earth Day!

If you are interested in volunteering, you can email Alyssa at Outreach@StLouisRiver.org (or just show up). Groups and other organizations are highly encouraged to get involved.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance for a monthly series called ‘Water Wednesday’s’ to swap stories with friends, community members, and harbor relationships around the river.

We will have coffee, donuts, crafts, paddling materials to touch and feel, and more!

Jump in and find out what’s happening along the St. Louis River.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and Naawakwe William Howes III for Babaa-ayaang Chigami-ziibing 'Going About the St. Louis River' Ojibwe Place Names on Monday, March 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Morgan Park Community Center (1242 88th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808).

This class is free and open to the public, but registration is necessary as space is limited. Please register HERE.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) for an exciting Paddle Trip Planning + Navigation Event on February 25 from 5-8 p.m.

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a first-time explorer, this event will cover essential topics such as route selection, access points, gear recommendations, safety tips, and wind and weather considerations. All participants will be provided a free St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail map to follow along with as we practice navigating with a compass. Collectively we will fill out a float plan and discuss the importance of flexibility when planning a safe paddle trip.

This event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 9th.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and amateur astronomer Bob King on Monday, December 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn about the importance of dark skies along the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. We will park at the Morgan Park Community Center (1242 88th Ave W, Duluth) and walk over to the Spirit Lake Delta Cap (formerly slag point) to explore seasonal constellations and planets, and ways we can preserve starry skies for nocturnal animal habitat and future generations. Afterward, we'll look at Jupiter and Saturn through the telescope. 

From degradation to paddling destination, the St. Louis River Estuary is undergoing an inspiring transformation. Since the designation of the St. Louis River Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) in 1987, many partners have collaborated to clean up the river. The impact of this work is becoming clear, and the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail is proof of that change. Come learn about improved access to the water and future goals for helping (re)connect the community to this beautiful waterway.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and Valerie Ross Zhaawendaagozikwe on Sunday, September 15th from 1-2:30 p.m. for a Fall River Connection Plant Walk. Come with us as we explore the diverse flora of Thomson Reservoir, learning about the plants, their characteristics and uses, and how to sustainably harvest them so they stick around for us and future generations. This will not be a foraging walk, but rather an opportunity to connect with and build appreciation for all that grows throughout the estuary.

This class is free and open to the public, but registration is greatly appreciated. Please register here.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance for our annual volunteer wild rice planting at Kingsbury Bay on the St. Louis River! Nearly 500 pounds of manoomin, or wild rice seed, will be planted on Thursday, September 12th from approx. 8:30-11:30 a.m. leaving from Spirit Lake Marina located at 121 Spring Street in Duluth.

This is a special opportunity and space is limited to 10-12 volunteers. Please register here.

The St. Louis River Alliance is excited to invite you to a free, family-friendly Annual Canoe + Paddle Trip! This cherished tradition returns on Wednesday, September 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Munger Landing Public Access (Clyde Avenue, Duluth). Come explore one of the newly designated routes of the stunning St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail and see the many improvements at Munger Landing. Whether you’re a new or seasoned paddler, this trip is a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in the river’s breathtaking beauty.

Registration is REQUIRED (even if you’re bringing your own gear). Please register by September 6th to reserve your space: https://forms.gle/6B7yCYw83KvscmzQ7

The St. Louis River Alliance invites you to enjoy a free, family-friendly River Connection Train Ride on Thursday, September 5th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hop on board the historic Lake Superior Mississippi Railroad and travel west with spectacular views of the St. Louis River.

Space is limited and registration is necessary. REGISTER HERE: http://tinyurl.com/slr-train

Join Project Leader Mikayla Erickson, and a small group of Master Naturalists on Sunday, August 25th from 1:00-3:00 PM for a volunteer cleanup day on the Piping Plover Wildlife Sanctuary at Wisconsin Point.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and UMD Recreation Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) for an afternoon of exploring the newly designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail! On Sunday, August 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. we will paddle along towering white pines on steep clay embankments, passing lily pads in bloom and birds basking in their summer quarters. Come see, smell, and hear the flora and fauna who call the estuary home.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and UMD Recreation Sports Outdoor Program (UMD RSOP) on Wednesday, July 24th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. for a hands-on, free Beginner Paddling & Water Safety River Connection event hosted at Munger Landing (Clyde Ave, Duluth, MN 55808). All gear will be provided including life jackets, canoes, and paddles. No prior paddle experience necessary.

Space is limited and registration is necessary. Register by July 19 at 4 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/HoJED3idmZHpRYNLA

The St. Louis River Alliance is in need of volunteers throughout the month of July to assist with managing woody debris on the Piping Plover Site in Wisconsin. Extreme rain events have pushed substantial amounts of driftwood onto the shoreline this season. Come and lend a hand if your schedule allows on July 18th, AND/OR July 23rd!

This will be a really fun, hands-on experience! Gloves. shovels, and rakes will be provided. Please bring your own equipment/materials if you have them. Long pants and shirts recommended.

Participants are strongly encouraged to email Mikayla, at projectleader@stlouisriver.org if they are interested in helping for any of these volunteer days due to potential weather conflicts and equipment needs.

Calling all volunteers! Come lend a hand however your schedule allows and join the St. Louis River Alliance on Thursday, July 11th and/or Friday, July 12th from 2:00-6:00pm

During this volunteer maintenance day, we will be handling non-local invasive species such as spotted knapweed and possibly tansy in the Piping Plover nesting area, and other targeted areas on Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary. If the wind and weather cooperates, we will be managing the invasives by burning them on site.

Participants are encouraged to email Mikayla, at projectleader@stlouisriver.org if they are interested in helping at one, or both of these days so we have enough tools to go around.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance on Wednesday, June 12th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a volunteer clean up event along Billings Drive in Superior, Wisconsin! Come when you want and stay as long (or as little) as you'd like. Please check in with SLRA staff at the Superior Municipal Forest Disc Golf Lot (directions below). We will collect litter from the Disc Golf course all the way to Highway 105.