Grassy Point, St. Louis River Estuary (Duluth)

Grassy Point is a 100-acre wetland where the St. Louis River meets Lake Superior. It used to be home to several sawmills which unfortunately left debris behind to clog up the waters. This project eventually removed 11,000 cubic yards of wood debris from the site and reformed several channels during 1994-1996. In September of 1996, eleven fish species were using the site as a result of the open water areas that had been created. Debris removal helped the ecosystem to function more naturally, created habitat, and provided an opportunity for several other projects aimed at educating the public and creating a stewardship ethic.