Preliminary Manoomin Consumption Study results are in and things are looking hopeful! This study aims to better understand the core question: How do contaminants in the St. Louis River estuary affect the health of restored manoomin—and the people who eat it? This study is led by Becca Honeyball, Ashla Ojibway, Gigi Diekelman, Eve Milusich, Gavin Dehnert, Deanna Erickson, & Jessica Hua.

You can read the 2025 study overview here. Please note that the results from the first year are a bit limited geographically and we'll know more in the future. This is a work in progress!

Phase 1 of the Allouez Bay Marsh Bird Habitat Restoration, completed in 2024, created patchy channels, pools, and native vegetation to support marsh birds. In 2025, crews monitored vegetation and birds, and conducted follow-up invasive species control on 8 acres. Early signs show positive responses from both plants and wildlife. Monitoring will continue through 2026, and planning for Phase 2 is underway. Click here to learn more.

Support the St. Louis River! Join the 2025 SLRA Membership Drive (Nov 7–Dec 31) to protect, restore, and enjoy the river. Become a member, renew, or refer a friend to enter to win a 12' kayak package ($700+). Celebrate with us at the River Appreciation Party Dec 10 at Clyde Iron Works.

On behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the St. Louis River Alliance will be sharing a monthly update revolving around Wisconsin Point and Allouez Bay restoration projects. This month’s update is about the Wisconsin Point Visitor Use Assessment and current findings!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Full Moon Gathering on Wisconsin Point. It was a beautiful evening that brought community members, project partners, and storytellers together under the rising moon to reflect on the past and future of Allouez Bay and Wisconsin Point.

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 October 2025.

Thank you to everyone who rounded up at Whole Foods Co-op throughout the month of September. Every penny counts and we were awarded a $5,816.88 donation that will go towards our mission and help us connect more people to the St. Louis River.

We can’t get enough of these photos from Pointed North Photography! 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Riverfront Memories event—it was a day filled with connection, storytelling, and appreciation for the river we all love. Check out the event gallery images.

On September 24, 2025, we came together at Chambers Grove Park for Riverfront Memories—a celebration of art, story, and community along the St. Louis River. The day was filled with laughter, reflection, and meaningful conversations, and we are so grateful to everyone who attended and to our partners who helped create such a special experience.

How do you connect with Allouez Bay and the St. Louis River? What do you love about Wisconsin Point? Whether you fish, paddle, hike, birdwatch, or just enjoy the view, your voice matters in shaping the future of Allouez Bay and Wisconsin Point.

Please take our 5- to 10-minute questionnaire to share how you connect with these places, what you would like to see in the future, and what might be getting in the way.

This September, the St. Louis River Alliance, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, had the honor of planting approximately 4,200 pounds of manoomin (wild rice) in the St. Louis River Estuary—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

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 September 2025.

This September, come celebrate the power of connection, memory, and place with the St. Louis River Alliance at Riverfront Memories, a FREE community event held along the beautiful banks of the St. Louis River.

Whether you’ve lived near the river your whole life or are just beginning to explore its wonders, this special gathering is your chance to reflect, share, and create new memories together with neighbors, family, and friends.

This September, when you shop at Whole Foods Co-op Duluth, you have the power to protect and celebrate one of our region’s most vital natural resources—the St. Louis River. We’re thrilled to announce that the St. Louis River Alliance is the GIVE! Round Up at the Register recipient for the entire month.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the River Orientation and Trip Planning event! Whether you're a first-time paddler or a seasoned explorer, we covered essential tips for safe and fun outings on the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail—including route planning, weather considerations, gear recommendations, and how to fill out a float plan.

👉 Download the presentation slides and other resources here

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!

Since the Alliance's very beginning, we have worked hand-in-hand with agencies and tribal partners to create the system and plan for delisting the St. Louis River as an Area of Concern. As time has gone on, we've been able to focus our efforts on reconnecting the community to these newly restored areas.

Learn more about that here.

On Tuesday, August 5, the St. Louis River Alliance had the opportunity to join fellow partners on a paddle through the Allouez Bay Marsh Bird Habitat Project in Superior, Wisconsin. This unique on-the-water experience allowed us to witness the early progress of an ambitious wetland restoration effort aimed at revitalizing one of the region’s critical coastal marsh ecosystems. You can learn more about the project here.

On Wednesday, August 5, the St. Louis River Alliance and many dedicated partners gathered at Munger Landing to celebrate a major milestone in the river’s restoration journey. Once one of the most polluted stretches of the river, this area now stands as a testament to years of hard work, collaboration, and environmental stewardship.

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 August 2025.