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.

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.

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 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 September 2024.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and Valerie Ross Zhaawendaagozikwe on Saturday, September 15th from 1-2:30 p.m. for a Fall River Connection Plant Walk. Come with us as we explore the diverse flora of Thomson Reservoir, learning about the plants, their characteristics and uses, and how to sustainably harvest them so they stick around for us and future generations. This will not be a foraging walk, but rather an opportunity to connect with and build appreciation for all that grows throughout the estuary.

This class is free and open to the public, but registration is greatly appreciated. Please register at: https://forms.gle/rNvJznDsWaE2gvtV7

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Beginner Paddling + Water Safety Event this past Wednesday, July 24. We had a perfect Duluth day and couldn't have asked for better weather!

We want to give a big thank you to UMD Recreation Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) for providing all of the gear and expertise, to our friends at Team River Runner Duluth for being additional safety boat volunteers, and to Barb Huberty with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for sharing about the Area of Concern Projects that have helped clean-up this portion of the estuary and the improvements that have been made at Munger Landing. 

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 July.

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.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Here are some current project updates for May.

The St. Louis River Alliance and the Duluth Audubon Society are teaming up again to bring you an incredible experience along the St. Louis River! Join us on Wednesday, June 5th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for our Beginner Birding and Bird Identification River Connection Field Event hosted on the Waabizheshikana Trail in Duluth.

During this event, attendees will be introduced to the basics of birding along the St. Louis River. Experts from the Duluth Audubon Society will lead the discussion on techniques to locate, identify, and observe birds, as well as guide attendees in the use of bird-spotting equipment such as binoculars and spotting scopes.

Space is limited and we ask experienced birders to leave this opportunity open for those who have not had the chance to get out and bird. Registration is necessary; please register by May 29th at 4 p.m.

View the 2024 The St. Louis River: A Virtual Tour of Recreation Opportunities (PDF) Originally presented by Melissa Sjolund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Matthew Steiger, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on April 23, 2024.

View the Powerpoint to learn where you can recreate within the estuary and the cleanup efforts that have made it possible.

Thank you to all of the St. Louis River Area of Concern agency partners for your work in making this year's Celebration of Progress engaging and educational!

We had over 100 community members come out to our 'The St. Louis River: A Virtual Tour of Recreation Opportunities' to learn about where you can recreate on the river, along with the cleanup efforts that have made it possible. We could not have done it without the incredible non-profits, retailers, and other organizations that showed up to table. THANK YOU ALL!

Join the adventure and win a prize! The St. Louis River Alliance and Area of Concern partners are excited to share 'Recreating in the St. Louis River: A Virtual Scavenger Hunt'.

Explore hidden gems of the St. Louis River with a virtual scavenger hunt uncovering the many exciting recreational opportunities along the river. Be one of the first twenty participants to correctly answer the 20 multiple choice questions and you’ll win a $20 Super One gift card. All other participants will be entered to win one of five complementary 1-year memberships to the St. Louis River Alliance.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Here are some current project updates for April.

Join the St. Louis River Alliance and partners for a virtual tour of accessible Area of Concern project sites and connect with recreational experts on where to go and what you can do along the river!

This year's St. Louis River Area of Concern Celebration 'The St. Louis River: A Virtual Tour of Recreation Opportunities' will be on Tuesday, April 23rd at Clyde Iron Works (2920 W Michigan Street, Duluth) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Area of Concern Coordinators will be there to answer your questions, and Superior and Duluth recreational businesses and organizations will have tables at the event to help get you connected and geared up. All are welcomed and encouraged to come ask questions.

This event is free and open to the public. Come enjoy free pizza and thoughtful conversations! We will also be sharing information on how you can become eligible to win a prize by participating in a fun “Recreating in the St. Louis River: A Virtual Scavenger Hunt”.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Here are some current project updates for March.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Ice Safety River Connection Event on February 17th at Spirit Lake Marina! We had a great time learning how to measure ice thickness, how to drill a hole through the ice, and how to practice self-rescues if we were to ever fall in. After the hands-on lessons, we joined as a group by the fire to roast marshmallows, drink hot chocolate, and socialize.

A huge thank you to our partners at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for leading the safety discussion and activities, and Barb Huberty with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) for sharing about the St. Louis River Area of Concern work and answer questions on safe fishing and access points. This event was funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and we are extremely grateful for their support in all of the current and future River Connection events.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Here are some current project updates for February.

Many projects are happening to help clean-up and delist the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Here are some current project updates for January:

• 2023 Remedial Action Plan: Share your input on the St. Louis Area of Concern’s draft of the 2023 Remedial Action Plan. The Remedial Action Plan (RAP), and directions for comments can be found using the link below. More information HERE.

• St. Louis River Summit: Learn more about the St. Louis River Area of Concern (SLRAOC) progress at the 2024 St. Louis River Summit. This event will be held on March 6th through March 8th, located at the UW-Superior Yellowjacket Union. Registration opens in January, with a detailed agenda to come in February. More information HERE.