Located on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, Wisconsin
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve works in partnership to improve the understanding of Lake Superior’s coast and estuaries. We address issues affecting the watershed through integration of research, education, outreach and stewardship.
Science Communication Series
This winter, build your professional communication skills
Choose from among ten top-notch workshops and webinars in our “Science Communication Strategies for a Changing Lake Superior” series to gain confidence in your communication skills whether you are a scientist, government employee, or in any line of coastal management work.

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW–Madison, and federal agencies the Estuarium is closed and our facilities will have limited availability and access. Our staff are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Lake Superior Estuarium
Virtual Tour
The Estuarium doors are closed for the health and safety of our staff and visitors, but we are opening our virtual doors to our guests. We have created a virtual tour of the Estuarium exhibit space. Enjoy, explore, and experience the Estuarium from the comfort of your own home.

Live Data
38.1° F
3.4° C
Pokegama Bay
04/21/2021 14:00 (LST)
2.8mps - 6.3mph
7.0mps - 15.7mph
330° To SSE
34%
1019mb
961.0
0.0mm
All Data is property of NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) / National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)