The St. Louis River Alliance and St. Louis River Area of Concern Coordinators gathered with 194 community members aboard the Vista Star to celebrate many restoration efforts in the Duluth-Superior Harbor.

Many projects have been completed to help clean up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn about plantings at Manidoo Minis (Spirit Island).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful evening of paddling and learning at Thomson Reservoir! From first-time kayakers to experienced paddlers, participants built new skills and confidence while experiencing a restored stretch of the St. Louis River.

Ready to feel more confident on the water? Join us for Easy Paddling: A Beginner Kayak Workshop on Wednesday, August 12, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at Thomson Reservoir in Thomson/Carlton.

Space is limited—register today.

Many projects have been completed to help clean up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Click here to learn the Perch Lake Habitat Improvements and an exciting upcoming River Connection event.

Have you ever wondered what's happening in Allouez Bay or why restoration work is taking place on Wisconsin Point? Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 5–7 p.m. for the Restoration Celebration on Wisconsin Point and meet the people behind the projects. Chat with community partners to explore ongoing conservation efforts, enjoy family-friendly activities and great food, and discover how collaboration is helping shape the future of the St. Louis River Estuary. This free, drop-in event is open to all.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our What's in Bloom Hike at Spirit Mountain! We had a large group, and it was so exciting to see all the conversations happening. Thank you to Shannon Kesner for sharing so much plant knowledge with us and to Jeramy Pinkerton for sharing about the Knowlton Creek Restoration Project. 

Partners gathered at Thomson Reservoir on May 27 to celebrate a major milestone in the restoration of the St. Louis River Estuary: the completion of the eighth and final contaminated sediment remediation project on the Minnesota side of the Area of Concern. Decades of collaboration between Tribal, federal, state, local, nonprofit, industry, and community partners have helped transform the estuary and move the river one step closer to delisting.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Biking the Cross City Trail Area of Concern Tour event. The evening ride along the Cross City Trail brought participants up close with key restoration and remediation sites while offering a scenic, educational, and engaging experience.

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.

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.