Grab a mug of coffee or maybe a glass of beer and learn about the St. Louis River Estuary at the same time. Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve are teaming up to start a series of science café-type evening talks about the estuary. These informal “River Talks” will begin in September and will be held on the last Tuesday of the month through spring, starting at the Red Mug Coffeehouse in Superior, Wis., and then moving across the estuary to the Clyde Iron Works Restaurant in Duluth, Minn.
“Our goal is to engage Twin Ports residents in discussions about the St. Louis River Estuary in a social environment with the organizations and individuals that value the estuary and work to address critical issues to its health and the health of surrounding communities,” said Becky Sapper acting manager of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Topics will include river restoration, research and outreach projects. Speakers will include agency representatives, scientists, tribal representatives, artists and businesses. The first River Talk is scheduled for Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Red Mug (916 Hammond Ave, Superior, Wis.). Pat Collins with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will present, “In the Weeds: Some perspectives on history and habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary.”
Check the Wisconsin Sea Grant website for details.
