The Latest from the Coalition
On this page you can find the latest news from the Coalition, including stories of restoration successes, profiles of ongoing clean water issues, policy updates, and press releases.
Protecting the Lake Superior Coastline from Severe Storm Events
Improvements to the downtown Lakewalk in Duluth, Minnesota, are increasing climate resiliency, public safety, and accessibility, along the Lake Superior coastline.
Building Green Infrastructure for the Protection of Ecosystems and Communities
Restoring natural areas with native plants will help the city of Grand Marais absorb storm water and reduce flooding and runoff pollution into Lake Superior.
Cleaning Up an Important Community Resource—The St. Louis River Area of Concern
The St. Louis River is known as an “Area of Concern” (AOC)–one the most environmentally degraded areas in the Great Lakes region. Cleanup is estimated to be completed by 2030 as a result of a funding influx from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. To learn more about the importance of St. Louis River AOC cleanup work in his area of the river—Munger Landing—we spoke to Mike Casey, a local advocate.
Duluth Slip Project Caps 150,000 Cubic Yards of Contaminated Riverbed
Capping contaminated soil in the St. Louis River and harbor to Lake Superior prevents toxic pollution from spreading and harming fish, wildlife, and people.
Wetland Retention Basin in Superior Reduces Stormwater Runoff
Constructing a wetland retention basin in Superior’s central business district is reducing damaging floods and the flow of pollutants into Lake Superior.
Restoring Knowlton Creek Increases Stream Resiliency
Stabilizing and restoring Knowlton Creek has reduced erosion and sediment pollution, improved brook trout habitat, and enhanced outdoor recreation.
Park Point Green Infrastructure Reduces Stormwater Runoff
Planting shoreline vegetation, rain gardens, and tree trenches at Park Point’s is reducing stormwater runoff and improving public safety and beach health.
Naturalized Shoreline near Duluth Helps Fish, Wildlife, Recreation
Removing a steel wall and installing rock weirs in the St. Louis River is providing habitat for aquatic wildlife, reducing erosion and reducing flooding.