St Louis River

We are a nonprofit organization of citizens and groups working together to restore, protect and enhance the St. Louis River.

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We want to say THANK YOU to the many, many businesses, organizations, and families that become sponsors to support the third printing of the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail map! We are meeting with our map designer, Rick Kollath, later this … https://t.co/TjOZEHXwkV

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How can you help with the Piping Plover project?
To help aid in the Piping Plover’s recovery, you can help by making sure you keep your dogs leashed throughout the entire shorebird season, beginning in May. Since roaming pets can chase and disturb nestin… https://t.co/itRr8J6X4u

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Spirit Lake Marina and RV is hosting a Watersports Gear Swap on Saturday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sell your old gear and benefit the St. Louis River Alliance. 20% of all sales will go to the Alliance to support our mission of working together to pr… https://t.co/pCHu7V8Oal

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Did you know....
Each spring, hundreds of White Pelicans flock to the St. Louis River near Chambers Grove Park in early May. There groups can be called pods, squadrons, and scoops... These large birds (~8-ft wing spans) were virtually unseen in Minnesota… https://t.co/RZx0d9XFFB

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So what exactly are we looking for while monitoring Minnesota and Wisconsin Point beaches?

The Piping Plover is a very small and extremely fast shorebird when it comes to spotting them foraging on long sandy stretches of shoreline. The Piping Plover is … https://t.co/Q4SZXfXBYr

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LAST CHANCE!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 12th is the last day for National Water Trail Map Sponsorship submissions. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity to support the success of such an important resource.

The St. Louis River Estuary National … https://t.co/YfhlhQ3iO1

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Last week, on May 1st, St. Louis River Alliance Piping Plover Monitors began monitoring the Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary. We've seen Trumpeter Swans and a wide variety of waterfowl in the bay and are anxiously waiting for a Piping Plover to land on the… https://t.co/kMs3pHurCS

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THREE DAYS LEFT FOR SPONSORSHIPS!
The St. Louis River Alliance is accepting sponsorships for the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Map until May 12. Sponsorships start at $150 and are a great way to support the success of the Water Trail as we… https://t.co/XnvlwWPUse

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The St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail is a unique opportunity to explore one the world's largest wild and scenic freshwater estuaries. Routes includes backwaters and bays, white water rapids, wide open water, and wetlands and sloughs all provi… https://t.co/UD81gSbhfs

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With the snow melt near completion on Minnesota and Wisconsin Point, we are beginning to see signs of avian migration throughout the Duluth and Superior area!

During the month of May, we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the rare shorebird commonly c… https://t.co/NOZOspI6Uk

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The St. Louis River, the largest U.S. tributary to Lake Superior, becomes a 12,000-acre freshwater estuary as the river approaches Duluth and Superior. The upper section of the river is characterized by wilderness-like areas, while the lower section is c… https://t.co/XMYEL2lQeo

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The St. Louis River Estuary Water Trail is a unique opportunity to explore one the world's largest freshwater estuaries. A major tributary to Lake Superior, the trail covers 16.5 miles of the St. Louis River shoreline and over 12,000 acres. With 11 disti… https://t.co/oapyWQ0gLF

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Hey all, we have extended the National Water Trail Map Sponsorships deadline one last time! The new due date is May 12.

Sponsorships are super important, as they help us keep the maps free for the public. Sponsorships start at $150 and are a great way t… https://t.co/e0S3lusBII

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LAST CHANCE! We have extended the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Map Sponsorship until May 12th. There is limited spaces left for Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorships. This is a great opportunity for both businesses and individuals to help… https://t.co/jqBKXfJkCp

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HAVE YOU HEARD? We have extended the sponsorship deadline for the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail map! You now have until April 21st to support this important project.

Become a Sponsor: https://t.co/DcpxGO4upf

Sponsorships start at $150 … https://t.co/AGkHwQ9bjk

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Same building, different floor! We have officially moved into our new office space within the Dewitt Seitz Building. Now on the 6th floor, we have large windows, beautiful lighting, and an incredible Lake View.

Our address is now:
364 Lake Ave. South
Su… https://t.co/4rYTt2ZXp8

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We're still taking sponsorships for the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail map! You now have until April 21st to support this important project.

Become a Sponsor: https://t.co/JPG5oGm0LQ

This is a great opportunity for businesses, individua… https://t.co/sajf3yJFDq

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Thank you to everyone who came out to our 'St. Louis River Area of Concern: From a Fond du Lac Viewpoint' event last Thursday. The turnout was incredible and we had a great time learning Ojibwe place names throughout the estuary.

A big special miigwech… https://t.co/45pKP0zAz8

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HAVE YOU HEARD? We have extended the sponsorship deadline for the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail map! You now have until April 21st to support this important project.

Become a Sponsor: https://t.co/Eo7YwjZcRA

This is a great opportunity… https://t.co/Cl49JRhKi2

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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TODAY, MONDAY, APRIL 10TH
The St. Louis River Alliance is hiring seasonal Piping Plover Monitors to work 20-30 hours a week between May 1st - June 15th, 2023, with field training starting on April 24th (weather dependent).

The full… https://t.co/zBGAMGARps