The St. Louis River Alliance is excited to be apart of the 12th Annual St. Louis River Summit. The 2022 Summit main program will be hosted virtually.

****You will need to register for the Summit in order to watch our presentation, and the many other presentations! You can learn more and register here: https://lakesuperiorreserve.org/summit

The Alliance's presentation will be on Tuesday, March 8 at 2:15 p.m. We will be giving an overview of the impacts of the restoration work happening on the St. Louis River, while also highlighting the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail and its benefits

ABSTRACT: Since the designation of the St. Louis River Estuary Area of Concern in 1987, concerned citizens, agencies and governments have collaborated to move the AOC closer to delisting through restoration and remediation projects. The success of this collaborative effort is transforming the river and creating a path to a higher quality of life.

The impacts of this transformation are now becoming clear in the revitalization of the river communities, better access to the river, new trails, and a heightened appreciation of this resource.

One of the results of a cleaner river is the newly designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. As the manager of the water trail, the St. Louis River Alliance is facilitating an advisory council to implement steps of a master plan.