Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn about current project updates for June 2025.

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in our Beginner Fishing Event with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)! It was a beautiful day at Perch Lake Landing. It’s inspiring to see so many new anglers—of all ages—casting lines, learning new skills, and connecting with the river. Attendees learned about the Area of Concern cleanup efforts that have made the river a cleaner and safer place to recreate, in addition to basic fish identification, fishing techniques, and stories of the river.

The St. Louis River Alliance hosted 15 Harbor City International Students, and their teacher Mr. Scott on May 22nd, at Spirit Lake Marina.

On May 28, the entire St. Louis River Alliance team had an incredible hands-on kayak and canoe rescue training with Melody at the UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program.

We learned about the rules of the nautical road, safety gear, and rescue maneuvers. Everyone suited up and hopped in the cold water to practice cold water exits, the t-rescue, and how to clear water in a sunken vessel. It was an incredible opportunity to bond as a team before a very busy summer, and a reminder of why we love the work we do!

What does the St. Louis River mean to you?

Share your stories, memories, and reflections to help us better understand the river’s value to our community. Your input will help guide future outreach, planning, and stewardship efforts.

Last week, on May 14, the St. Louis River Alliance was named Nonprofit Partner of the Year by the City of Duluth Parks Commission! 

This recognition celebrates our strong collaboration with the City to help connect the community to the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. We’re proud of the programs and experiences we offer and the increased visibility we’ve brought to the National Water Trail.

The St. Louis River Alliance, in collaboration with the Headwaters Partnership, is gathering your most frequently asked questions about the St. Louis River! Whether it’s about water quality, wildlife, recreation, restoration efforts, all questions are welcomed.

Share your questions here!

Photos from May 14th, Water Wednesday with the St. Louis River Alliance. Harrison Community Center location resumes for June + July dates, and the final Water Wednesdays for awhile.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC) Celebration of Progress event! This year’s theme, “From River Bottom to Kitchen Table: Links in the Estuary Food Chain,” brought together scientists, storytellers, anglers, advocates, and community members to reflect on the remarkable progress in restoring the St. Louis River estuary and to look ahead at the work still to come.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn about current project updates for May 2025.

The spirit of Earth Week was alive and well in Superior, Wisconsin on 4/23/35, as St. Louis River Alliance volunteers gathered at Woodstock Bay Landing for a successful cleanup event. Thank you to the City of Superior for providing grabbers, buckets, gloves, and disposal of the garbage. And a special thank you to our St. Louis River Alliance volunteers and staff who came to enjoy the beautiful views of Woodstock Bay Public Landing while helping enhance this incredible St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail access point.

Photos from April 9th, Water Wednesday with the St. Louis River Alliance. Next month we are meeting at Lincoln Park and cleaning up any trash we find. May 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm. Harrison Community Center location resumes for June + July dates.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn about current project updates for April 2025.

The St. Louis River Alliance is seeking one dedicated individual to serve as a National Water Trail Neighborhood Leader. This position will help create strong relationships and connections to the St. Louis River. The goal is to foster community engagement and awareness of the National Water Trail by promoting organizational events and river access points, and resources related to the trail. This position reports to the National Water Trail Coordinator.

For over a decade, the St. Louis River Alliance has conducted seasonal monitoring and habitat maintenance for the endangered Piping Plover on Minnesota and Wisconsin Point. In 2025, state and federal project funding has ended, however we plan to continue this important work through the Jennifer Erickson Memorial Conservation Fund.

Help us continue this important work by contributing to the fund, allowing us to hire seasonal part-time monitors and conduct maintenance work.

Donate here

Good news for all trail advocates and waterway enthusiasts! The deadline to become a sponsor for the fourth printing of the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Map has been extended to May 9, 2025.

Due to popular demand, we will again be printing 10,000 maps that will be distributed regionally, as well as providing free PDF maps online. Sponsorships start at $100 and are a great way for individuals, families, and businesses to support the promotion and preservation of the beautiful St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail.

In March we hosted ‘Babaa-ayaang Chigami-ziibing: Going about the St. Louis River’ with Naawakwe, Project Manager of the Fond du Lac Gegaanzongejig Ji-Aabadak Ojibwemowin (FDL Language & Culture Program). In the audience was Matt Goodman, GIS Principal for the Sheriff's Office in Saint Louis County. From Naawakwe’s presentation, Matt layered the place names provided onto an interactive ArcGIS map allowing you to follow along the river and learn about Ojibwe history and language. Check it out!

YOU ARE INVITED!! We held our first Water Wednesday at Harrison Community Center, and are looking forward to the next one on April 9th, 10:00am-12:00pm.

We'll have Johnson's Bakery donuts 🍩 coffee from Wussow's ☕ arts and crafts 🎨 and time to sit and chat about the river (or any other outdoor stories).

Thank you to The Slice from PBS North for joining us at our Trip Planning and Navigation class in February 2025 with UMD’S Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. St. Louis River Alliance’s Program Manager Alyssa Johnson shares about the event and why safety is so important when planning an adventure.

Check out event photos and learn more about the resources that were shared here.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Babaa-ayaang Chigami-ziibing ‘Going About the St. Louis River’ Ojibwe Place Names event on March 10. Over 50 people gathered to learn more about Chigami-ziibing, the St. Louis River, and some of the important Anishinaabe stories she holds.