Summary
Organization name
St. Louis River Alliance
Tax id (EIN)
41-1837754
Categories
Environment
Address
394 LAKE AVENUE SOUTH Suite 308DULUTH, MN 55802
The St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA) is a local, grass-roots non-profit committed to restoring, protecting and enhancing the environmental health and economic value of the river.
The estuary has a rich natural and industrial history. Once used by Native Americans and Voyageurs, the Estuary now serves the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior as a working river. A prolific past, combined with the Estuary's extensive natural resources, provides a tremendous opportunity to showcase this incredible waterway to the paddling community.
Once considered one of the most polluted waterways in the United States, the St. Louis River Estuary is slowly and painstakingly being restored to health, and will likely be delisted as an AOC (Area of Concern) within 10 years.
A National Water Trail designation will allow surrounding communities to engage both local citizens and visitors to once again return to this amazing resource and learn about its past, present, and future. This designation also assists local land management authorities and agencies to plan, and apply for possible funding streams to improve water sport access of all kinds on the river, as well as plan and implement restoration efforts. Through careful planning and vision, the Water Trail can ensure access to all regardless of skill level, ability, or financial means.
Help support the St. Louis River Alliance as we work to implement the Master Plan for the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail.
This work includes (but is not limited to):
SLRA was born out of the effort and dedication of Twin Ports citizens. Since its inception, the St. Louis River Alliance has been driven by community interest and involvement. We need you in order to make this project a success.
If you can not give financially but are interested in moving the project along, email Outreach@StLouisRiver.org for volunteer opportunities.
In 1996, SLRA was formed to assist Minnesota & Wisconsin’s state agencies in the development of the Remedial Action Plan to clean up the St. Louis River Area of Concern after years of degradation by unregulated pollution.
The SLRA is a member-based organization that brings together a wide range of individuals, businesses, organizations, along with local and tribal governments who rely on the St. Louis River as a vital part of their lives and communities.
After decades of work, the benefits of a cleaner river are now being realized, and we are moving into an era of re-connection and celebration! The entire river community is becoming a thriving, exciting place to work and live, and the SLRA has played an important role in this transformation.
The SLRA builds connections between community members and the St. Louis River through education, outreach, programs, projects and events.
Piping Plover Project | Partnering with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service:
The St. Louis River Alliance is working with state and federal agencies to attract nesting piping plovers to Minnesota and Wisconsin Point beaches. By monitoring their habitat and educating the community about the Plover, we hope to restore the vitality of this rare shorebird.
National Water Trail:
The St. Louis River Alliance is host and manager of the new St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. We are responsible for implementing a master plan with local partners, creating maps and fundraising for the trail. Currently waiting for National Designation.
Wild Rice Project | Partnering with Mn Land Trust & Wisconsin DNR:
This includes wild rice planting, rice bed monitoring, sign installation and active goose deterrent work.
Website: www.StLouisRiver.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StLouisRA
Email: Outreach@StLouisRiver.org
Become a Member: https://stlouisriver.org/individual-and-family-membership/
Organization name
St. Louis River Alliance
Tax id (EIN)
41-1837754
Categories
Environment
Address
394 LAKE AVENUE SOUTH Suite 308