The St. Louis River Alliance invites you to our annual River Allies Appreciation Party - a celebration of the many people who care for, support, and advocate for the St. Louis River and the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail.

Join SLRA staff, board members, partners, and fellow river allies to connect, share stories, and hear highlights from the past year, what’s next in 2027, and how you can be part of our work.

Schedule:

• 5:30 pm: Start

  • Mingle and meet fellow supporters of the St. Louis River

  • Cake & cash bar available

• 6:00 pm: 2026 SLRA Year-in-review presentation

• 7:00 pm: Drawing for door prizes

  • River pontoon boat rental, donated by Spirit Lake Marina & RV

    • Fuel not included

  • Other door prizes to be annouced

  • Must be present to win

This event concludes the SLRA 2026 Membership Drive. To learn more about how you can become a member, visit the link on our website HERE. Individual memberships start at $25, and there are options for businesses as well. We sincerely appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate with you at the River Appreciation Party!

Event Highlights:

• Door prizes!! All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a river pontoon boat rental from Spirit Lake Marina. Fuel not included, and you must be present to win. Other door prizes to be annouced.

• Free St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail maps and project information

• Cake provided + cash bar open

• Family-friendly and open to the public