The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.

The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:

• The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary

• The results of projects that have been implemented

• Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary

• Ways that people are connecting with the river

Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.

Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.

The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:

• The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary

• The results of projects that have been implemented

• Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary

• Ways that people are connecting with the river

Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.

Like an estuary, the St. Louis River Summit is a place where people meet and mix. It provides a diversity of solutions and strategies for a healthy St. Louis River watershed and nourishes the community with education and outreach opportunities. Since 2010, the St. Louis River Summit has brought together key audiences working in the region. You can view the proceedings of all past Summits to see what has been presented over the years.

The Summit provides many learning and connection opportunities for river enthusiasts and curious minds.
Join us during the program to engage with:

• The status and findings of current research connected to the St. Louis River estuary

• The results of projects that have been implemented

• Ideas and discussion of future work in and around the estuary

• Ways that people are connecting with the river

Visit the Lake Superior Reserve website to learn more.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

CLICK HERE to register.

Join us for a night of learning about sturgeon in the St. Louis River estuary and state of Wisconsin, whether you're a member or non-member!

The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve will be hosting their annual membership meeting (non-members and volunteers also welcome!) on Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30 pm at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Drive, Superior, WI 54880). There will be food and beverages available during social hour, including sandwich platters and assorted beverages from Earth Rider Brewery. There will also be opportunities to engage with some of the Lake Superior Reserve staff about various projects and programs.

A full schedule of the annual meeting is below. Several guests will be in attendance, including Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, author of Saving Our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin's Ancient Fish, Anne Moser (WI Sea Grant), and representatives from the Great Lakes Aquarium. There will also be a panel on sturgeon in the state of Wisconsin and efforts to promote sturgeon populations in the St. Louis River Estuary.

5:30 - Social time (networking and refreshments) - Lake Superior Estuarium

6:30 - Welcome - Lake Superior Estuarium Confluence Room

6:35 - FOLSR Member Meeting

6:50 - Keynote Presentation - Sturgeon in Wisconsin and the St. Louis River Estuary

8:00 - End of Annual Meeting/Social time

photo credit: Wisconsin Sea Grant

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium will be open during the Lake Superior Ice Festival. Come enjoy the ice festival and warm up in the Estuarium while learning about the St. Louis River Estuary from Reserve staff and volunteers.

The Lake Superior Estuarium will be open during the Lake Superior Ice Festival. Come enjoy the ice festival and warm up in the Estuarium while learning about the St. Louis River Estuary from Reserve staff and volunteers.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Click here to register.

Add to over a century of nationwide community science by joining Superior's annual Christmas Bird Count!

Join experienced birders on December 27th to help document Superior's winter bird species! From the City of Superior, to Pokegama, to Parkland, we will be exploring and recording species in 176 square miles of our local land and reporting our findings to the National Audubon Society. This information contributes to 126 years of community science! Beginners welcome, and experts needed!

Christmas Bird Count (Superior Circle) w/ National Audubon Society

When: Saturday, December 27th from sunrise to sunset

Where: Superior, WI (locations will be determined once registration closes the week prior to the event.)

What to bring: Yourself, some friends, binoculars, and whatever you need to successfully count birds! Dress for the weather.

What is provided: Bird counting packet, including directions and count sheets, maps, and a limited number of binoculars (please reach out to Callie at outreach@folsr.org if you need to borrow a pair).

What is the Christmas Bird Count?

The Christmas Bird Count is an annual community science event hosted all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Each circle that participates counts birds within their given area, and that data is collected by the National Audubon Society to track changes in bird populations. The Christmas Bird Count has been happening for 126 years!

How does the Christmas Bird Count work?

Each participant (or group if desired) will be assigned a location in Superior to count birds. This information will be distributed once registration closes prior to the Christmas Bird Count. Bird counters will have all day (sunrise-sunset) to count birds in their given area on December 27. The entire area does not have to be covered, but rather participants will track their distance and duration within their given area. Resources will also be distributed to registered participants who wish to participate in the bird count. All bird data can be sent to the compiler once bird counting is complete.

Who can participate in the Christmas Bird Count?

Anyone can participate regardless of skill level. We will pair beginners with knowledgeable birders who have experience with bird counting and identification. We appreciate any enthusiastic participants willing to learn, as well as experienced birders who can contribute their time and knowledge to the count!

Any questions can be directed to Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve Community Outreach Coordinator, Callie Grones, who is the compiler for the Superior Circle of the Christmas Bird Count (email: outreach@folsr.org).

More information regarding the Christmas Bird Count can be found HERE on the National Audubon Society website.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Get to know the river in your backyard! Join us for The River Talks – a free learning series hosted at the Lake Superior Estuarium.

On December 10, Kirsten Rhude, Stewardship Coordinator at the Lake Superior Reserve, will tell us about the changes happening in wetland forests:
Black ash trees are abundant along the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior’s coast. However, the non-native emerald ash borer reached the region in 2013, threatening these trees and the habitat they provide. Come learn about the importance of these coastal wetlands and the restoration efforts to help steward wetland forests long into the future.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is located at 3 Marina Drive on Barkers Island in Superior, WI (it's the red building).

You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting the Reserve at least 20 days before the event. There’s no added cost to you for these services.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes.  Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores.  The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.