A new feature from WDIO shares the powerful story of the St. Louis River, from industrial pollution to one of the Great Lakes’ most inspiring restoration successes.

The piece highlights longtime environmental advocate Dave Zentner, partners from the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, agency staff, and Executive Director Kris Eilers of the St. Louis River Alliance Kris Eilers working together to restore habitat, improve water quality, and reconnect people to the river.

Watch the video and read the full story HERE to learn how decades of partnership are helping shape a healthier future for the river.

Twenty-four Washington Elementary second graders joined the St. Louis River Alliance and Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve for a hands-on estuary field day exploring shorebirds, water monitoring, habitat stewardship, and interactive learning at Wisconsin Point and the Estuarium.

Paddlers gathered April 9 for a free River Orientation & Trip Planning event hosted by St. Louis River Alliance and Minnesota Sea Grant. Participants gained tools, safety tips, and local knowledge to confidently explore the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail this season.

Join River Revival, a monthly gathering exploring restoration, community connections, and the future of the St. Louis River. Meet May 21, 5–6:30 p.m., to learn about the Wisconsin Point Resiliency Study and manoomin restoration. Free, all ages welcome; snacks provided.

The internationally celebrated Paddling Film Festival World Tour returns to Duluth on May 14 at Zinema Theatres. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; films begin at 6:30 & 6:45 p.m. (same films) Tickets are $25, benefiting local nonprofits connecting people to regional waterways through stewardship, education, and recreation.

We’re grateful to all who joined our first River Revival on April 16! Thank you to Giizh Agaton Howes and fellow paddlers for sharing about the Anishinaabe Canoe Migration and to our partners at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for sharing project updates about Allouez Bay and Wisconsin Point. Join us May 21 for our next gathering!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the annual Celebration of Progress for the St. Louis River Area of Concern! Watching this community show up year after year makes all the difference. And hearing the story of manoomin's return to the St. Louis River Estuary? That's what decades of dedication looks like in real life.

The river is healing. The community is showing up. The future is bright!

Share your input on the SLRAOC’s draft 2025 Remedial Action Plan!  The annual input opportunity is open from April 13-26, 2026. The RAP and directions for commenting are posted on WDNR’s SLRAOC website. This plan includes details about impairment status, projects and the plan to delist the SLRAOC. Input can be sent to matthew.steiger@wisconsin.gov by April 26.

Discover River Revival, a new monthly series bringing the community together to explore restoration, culture, and connection on the St. Louis River. Join conversations, creative activities, and local voices sharing stories and updates shaping the river’s future.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and others, is planning a restoration project in Allouez Bay to reduce wave energy and protect coastal wetlands. The project aims to improve habitat for wildlife, support plant growth, and enhance recreation. Partners are now developing detailed “SMART” goals—specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and timely—to guide design and ensure successful, resilient outcomes.

The St. Louis River Alliance is partnering with the City of Superior to lead community outreach for the 44th Ave East Dock site on Allouez Bay. This planning effort will explore future possibilities for public access while maintaining the site’s current shared uses. Community input will help shape the vision for this historic waterfront space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of The River Speaks: Art of the Estuary at Wussow’s Concert Café on March 5. With more than 22 artists featured and a packed room of community members, the evening celebrated the deep connections people share with the St. Louis River through art, music, poetry, and storytelling.

Erosion is reshaping Wisconsin Point, a treasured sandbar along Lake Superior. Through the Wisconsin Point Resiliency Study, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and AMI Consulting Engineers, PA are using 2025 field data and advanced modeling to develop sustainable, nature-based solutions that protect habitat, culture, and recreation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Munger Landing for our ice safety event with the Minnesota DNR. We learned about St. Louis River restoration, ice rescue, and safety tools, enjoyed s’mores by the fire, and took in the winter river. A key takeaway: river ice is unpredictable—always check conditions and never assume it’s the same everywhere.

St. Louis River Alliance staff led a winter walk on Sunday, February 1st starting at the Morgan Park Community Center, and walking down to the Slag Point from Falcon Street. This event was part of the yearly Winter Out West, hosted by Health Equity Northland.

Many projects have been completed to help clean up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn about the previously completed 21st Ave. West project.

The Wisconsin DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are evaluating options to restore and protect wetlands in eastern Allouez Bay. Using wave modeling, partners are testing nature-based features to reduce wave energy, support wildlife habitat, and improve resilience—while keeping the main fishing area unchanged.

We’re thrilled to congratulate Steve and Annmarie, winners of our 2025 Membership Drive kayak giveaway and longtime supporters of the St. Louis River Alliance. Their generosity and commitment help power our work to protect, restore, and connect our community to the St. Louis River. Thank you to Marine General for donating the kayak and supporting river 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 January 2026.

Stay safe and have fun on the winter river! Join us Feb. 7 at Munger Landing for ice safety lessons, snowshoe demos, a bonfire, hot cocoa, and updates on local restoration. Learn, explore, and enjoy the season.

Free and open to all. Register today!