Seasons of the St. Louis River,
an Area of Concern Photo Contest

Calling all amateur and professional photographers! The Seasons of the St. Louis River, an Area of Concern Photo Contest, has begun accepting submissions. The photo contest runs May 3rd, 2021 to October 4, 2021 and is an opportunity for members of the public to use their talents to show the diversity of the St. Louis River Estuary and the importance of the remediation and restoration efforts being undertaken there.

Rules & Regulations

• All eligible photos will be taken within the St. Louis River Area of Concern (view map), especially the St. Louis River Estuary and the Duluth/Superior Harbor

• Photos must be taken between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021, submissions accepted May 3rd to October 4, 2021

• Please review the official rules and regulations prior to submission

• MODEL RELEASE FORM
  For a photo in which a person is recognizable, you must secure a model release form and email it to SLRAPhotoContest@gmail.com. (Click here for the form)

Awards

The public will have an opportunity to vote online for a “People’s Choice Photo”. In addition, a panel of judges will select the top three photos in each of these categories:

• Fish, Wildlife and Birds in their natural habitat

• Plants and Flowers

• People, Recreation and Harbor Activities

**Underwater photographs are encouraged for all three categories

First place in each category will receive $150 and showcased on the St. Louis River Alliance website and Facebook page. Second and Third place in each category will also be showcased on our website and social pages.

Entries and winners will be shared at the 2021 St. Louis River Area of Concern Celebration of Progress event. (date to be determined)

Submit Your Photos

• Photos must be submitted to the Woobox Application. Click the button below, or go to https://woobox.com/kj8n9y to fill out our online form.

• Photographs may be used by the contest sponsors in presentations, web sites, social media posts, outreach materials, and program documents about the St. Louis River Area of Concern

• A minimum resolution of 6 megapixels will be accepted

• Photographers maintain rights to the photo but grant the partner agencies permission to use their photos with credit noted

Background

The St. Louis River Area of Concern (SLRAOC) was designated by the U.S. & Canada under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement because of locally caused, significant environmental impacts that occurred before modern environmental laws were in place.

Since its designation in 1987, efforts by many organizations and funding from many sources have helped correct those historical damages.

This photo contest is an opportunity for members of the public to use their talents to show the diversity of the St. Louis River Estuary and the importance of the remediation and restoration efforts being undertaken there.

Contest Sponsors

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administers the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding supporting this effort

• The St. Louis River Alliance facilitates and promotes the contest

• The Area of Concern’s Coordinating Agencies (the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the MN Department of Natural Resources, the MN Pollution Control Agency, and the WI Department of Natural Resources) assist with selecting the winning photos and utilize the photos in SLRAOC communication materials

Support the River

Be a voice for the St. Louis River by becoming a member of the St. Louis River Alliance.

For decades, the Alliance has worked with state and federal agencies, along with the community, to protect, restore and enhance the St. Louis River through various projects.

Click here to learn about our Current Initiatives.

As a member-driven non-profit, we depend on community involvement and financial contributions to keep our mission and work alive.