Good news for all trail advocates and waterway enthusiasts! The deadline to become a sponsor for the fourth printing of the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Map has been extended to May 9, 2025.

Due to popular demand, we will again be printing 10,000 maps that will be distributed regionally, as well as providing free PDF maps online. Sponsorships start at $100 and are a great way for individuals, families, and businesses to support the promotion and preservation of the beautiful St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail.

Thank you to The Slice from PBS North for joining us at our Trip Planning and Navigation class in February 2025 with UMD’S Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. St. Louis River Alliance’s Program Manager Alyssa Johnson shares about the event and why safety is so important when planning an adventure.

Check out event photos and learn more about the resources that were shared here.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Babaa-ayaang Chigami-ziibing ‘Going About the St. Louis River’ Ojibwe Place Names event on March 10. Over 50 people gathered to learn more about Chigami-ziibing, the St. Louis River, and some of the important Anishinaabe stories she holds.

The St. Louis River Alliance was able to join the Lester Park Elementary School for their science night in early March to teach students and their families about migrating shorebirds, and how they can help share the shore while at the beach this summer. Pat the Plover even made an appearance!

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 March 2025.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Trip Planning and Navigation on the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail event at Bagley Classroom on February 25, 2025!

Melody David-McKnight, Sea Kayak Coordinator for UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP), and student staff Anna, led us on a daydreaming adventure along the St. Louis River. 27 attendees learned about essential trip planning topics such as route selection, access points, gear recommendations, safety tips, and wind and weather considerations.

Due to popular demand, the St. Louis River Alliance is gearing up for the 4th printing of the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Map, and are now accepting map sponsorships. Sponsorships start at $100 and there are limited spaces available, so claim your spot today.

All sponsorship applications and payments due by April 1, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Starry Skies Along the St. Louis River on Sunday, February 9th. This event was hosted by the St. Louis River Alliance, in partner with Bob King, a local Amateur Astronomer. We encourage you to learn more about light pollution and the night sky!

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 February 2025.

We've had a cold spell in the Twin Ports, but it's important to remember that ice is never 100% safe... especially when recreating on a river with flowing currents. We’ve compiled some resources from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to help keep you safe while ice fishing, snowshoeing, and general outdoor fun on the water!

The St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail boasts 11 loop routes for paddlers and boaters of all skill levels and abilities. This multi-use waterway invites you to experience the wild diversity of the St. Louis River while being minutes away from town.

As a tool to plan your trip, we’ve put together a video series highlighting the 11 loop routes. Click ‘Learn More’ on each post to watch a short video and learn about unique trail features and what you might expect while you explore.

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 2025.

We are excited to present to you 'Gichigami-ziibi: Homeland of the Anishinaabe', a short film highlighting four local Indigenous community member's cultural perspective and admiration for the St. Louis River.

As you explore the Water Trail we encourage you to learn about and honor the life and lessons that this special place has held.

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.

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 December 2024.

Earlier this summer we hired two St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Neighborhood Leaders to help us welcome and connect more people to the water. Meet Karen Sunderman, one of those Leaders.

Earlier this summer we hired two St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Neighborhood Leaders to help us welcome and connect more people to the water. Meet Nick Sunsdahl, one of those Leaders.

Join us on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Superior Estuarium for the December River Talk brought to you by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR). St. Louis River Alliance Executive Director, Kris Eilers, will share about the river’s evolution.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and amateur astronomer Bob King on Monday, December 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn about the importance of dark skies along the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. We will park at the Morgan Park Community Center (1242 88th Ave W, Duluth) and walk over to the Spirit Lake Delta Cap (formerly slag point) to explore seasonal constellations and planets, and ways we can preserve starry skies for nocturnal animal habitat and future generations. Afterward, we'll look at Jupiter and Saturn through the telescope. 

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 November 2024.