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2025 Remedial Action Plan Comment Period Now Open (April 13-26)

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.

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Ice Safety Event (Photos)

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.

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Celebrating a Cleaner, Healthier St. Louis River at Munger Landing

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.

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2025 St. Louis River Area of Concern Celebration of Progress (Photos + Presentation)

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.

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Share Your Input: 2024 Remedial Action Plan

The DNR is seeking public feedback on the draft 2024 Remedial Action Plan Update for the St. Louis River Area of Concern. The update summarizes pollution cleanup and habitat restoration progress in the last year and tracks progress on specific projects that are important for reaching our delisting targets. The document is available for public review and comment until Dec. 16, 2024.

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