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Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Profile

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Reserve Introduction
Administrative Overview Estuary Overview
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Historic Impacts and Restoration Efforts Reserve Resilience
Estuary Characterization
Environmental Setting Socio-ecological Setting Biological Communities and Indicators Ecological Setting and Conditions
Research and Monitoring
Research and Monitoring Priorities Guidance for Appropriate Engagement with Reserve Communities Research and Monitoring Activities Publications and Online Bibliography

An Interactive Introduction to the Lake Superior Reserve


Research, education, and stewardship of the St. Louis River begins with understanding this dynamic, important place.

Each National Estuarine Research Reserve develops a site profile synthesizing knowledge about its physical, historical, social and biological characteristics to guide research activities. This site profile is here to help you orient to our Reserve and understand its context.

Navigate this resource by accessing the chapters and content in the blue tabs above. Go directly to interactive elements by clicking on the squares below. Find additional complementary resources in the navigation bar at right. Welcome and happy exploring.

Historic Aerial Photo of the Reserve

Compare historic images of the Reserve with an interactive Story Map

Historic Image linking to the interactive timeline

Interactive Timeline of Land and Water Management: Expand each section of this timeline to explore historic photos and documents related to the St. Louis River estuary.

Image of the Monitoring Stations Interactive Map

Estuary Restoration: View of a comprehensive map of restoration activities in the St. Louis River estuary, including project information and contacts.

estuary-mountainImage of a boat launch in the Reserve

Water Level Viewer: Explore a visual record of shoreline changes throughout the Western Lake Superior region using georeferenced photos.

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Acknowledgements


The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), established by section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended. Additional information about the system can be obtained from the National Estuarine Reserve Division, Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1305 East West Highway - N/ORM5, Silver Spring, MD, 20910.


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