Did you take an awesome photograph during your last outing
and want to share it with more than just family? Reach a wider audience by
submitting your photo to the DNR's photo uploader. The photo uploader tool can
be found on the introductory page of each Water Trail, or you can visit the
photo uploader directly. After reviewing the Community Guidelines, fill out the
required boxes, including the Water Trail you were on, when you took the
photograph, and a caption.
The photo to the right was taken by Tom Eich while paddling the St. Croix River.
Be part of a river management community
The River Management Society (RMS) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to support professionals who study, protect, and manage North America's rivers. RMS’ membership includes federal, state, and other agency employees, educators, and technical experts from non-profit and private organizations who understand the critical role rivers play in the lives of our neighbors and our nation.
RMS provides members a unique forum for sharing information about the appropriate use and management of river resources between organizational ‘silos.’ RMS-Midwest is one of seven regional chapters in the United States. Each chapter meets on or near rivers and at events such as the recent Minnesota Water Trails Tourism Summit to discuss regional river management issues. These meetings often result in the development of lasting partnerships. Join RMS to help the Midwest Chapter advance best practices in river protection and recreation development.
Join Paddle Forward, a group of young people guided by Wild River Academy, as they paddle the entire length of the Minnesota River State Water Trail from September 1st through October 10th. The goal of this trip is to raise awareness that the Minnesota River offers our region an outstanding recreation opportunity.
October 3 Mankato to St Peter Seven Mile Creek
October 6 Henderson to Belle Plaine
October 9 Shakopee to Russell Landing
October 10 Fort Snelling to St. Paul
Paddle the St. Croix River with the Minnesota Canoe Association
Join the Minnesota Canoe Association (MCA) for a fall colors paddle on the St. Croix River. This event starts at 9:30 am on Saturday, October, 10th.
Route: Osceola Bridge Landing Rt. 243 (9:30 a.m.) to William O’Brien State Park at Marine on St. Croix (4 p.m.).
Water
Recreation Cooperative Acquisition and Development Program
This program provides financial and technical
assistance to local governments for public boat accesses, campsites, rest areas
and portages on the State's rivers and lakes. Eligible projects include
acquisition, development and improvement of public boat accesses, parking lots,
docks, boat launching ramps, campsites, rest areas and portages. Engineering
and design assistance is available. For more information, click here.
Local
Trail Connections Program
The Local Trail Connections Program
provides grants to local units of government to promote relatively short trail
connections between where people live and desirable locations. Eligible
projects include acquisition and development of trail facilities. Projects must
result in a trail linkage that is immediately available for use by the general
public. Trail linkages include connecting where people live (e.g. residential
areas within cities, entire communities) and significant public resources (e.g.
historical areas, open space, parks and/or other trails). For more
information, click here.
Regional
Trail Grant Program
The Recreational Trails
Program (RTP) provides grants to local units of government to promote
development of regionally significant trails outside the seven-county
metropolitan area. Eligible projects include acquisition and development
of trail facilities outside the seven-county metropolitan area that are
considered of regional or statewide significance. Click here for more information.
Have State Water Trails questions or comments? Let us know
about any channel obstructions, report facility conditions, or make map or
river gage corrections by filling out our conditions reporting form.
For any other issues
or inquiries, please contact Erik Wrede, DNR Water Trails Coordinator
(651-259-5624, Erik.Wrede@state.mn.us).
