Aquatic Invasive Species Training - Sentry Program

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants, animals and pathogens that live mainly in water. AIS tend to thrive in waters where they are introduced due to the absence of natural predators. AIS can quickly out compete native plants and animals posing a major threat to our natural resources, economy and public health. Education is essential in preventing new introductions and spread of Aquatic Invasive Species throughout St. Louis County waters.

CD3 Machine

The CD3 Station (Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose) at Munger Landing is an easy to use, self-serve, waterless cleaning system that reduces the spread of invasive species. Learn more on how to use this machine and why it is important.

Stream Monitoring

The SLRA has been organizing volunteers to test the water quality of streams in the St. Louis River Watershed since 2008. In 2010, the SLRA expanded its monitoring reach to streams along the North Shore. This project utilized two part-time Stream Monitoring employees who were in charge of data collection and management. These monitoring projects were funded by Minnesota Legislature through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as part of the Clean Water Act for Surface Water Assessment Grant funding.

Sturgeon Watch

Sturgeon recovery is tied to the recovery of the St. Louis River. Sturgeon were plentiful in the St. Louis River until the early 1900s. In addition to over-harvesting, their populations declined from river pollution and dam construction. Learn about the Sturgeon Watch and Recovery Program.

Phragmites

The Phragmites Removal program was a project funded through the St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program. The objective of the program was to remove non-native Phragmites from the St. Louis River Estuary.

Clean Water Campaign

In May 2017 the Minnesota Legislature passed a $988 million bonding bill. Among the projects included in the bill is $25.4 million in funding for the St. Louis River Estuary Restoration Project.

These funds have triggered $47.2 million in federal funds made available through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to accelerate the cleanup efforts of the St. Louis River and Duluth/Superior Harbor.

Find out how the St. Louis River Alliance helped support this project.

On the Water Guide

The guide contains maps of the lower St. Louis River from Fond du Lac to Grassy Point. It also features historical and cultural information about the “Head of Lakes” area as well as specific points along the river. Good fishing and birding areas are noted along with put in points and parking areas.