The city of duluth will produce preliminary and final engineering designs for a 0.6 mile segment of trail in phase i, and install the trail in phase II

The City of Duluth received a $560,000 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The grant supports design and construction of a 0.6-mile recreational trail segment that enhances public access to the remediated St. Louis River Area of Concern. Phase I activities (preliminary and final engineering designs) include topographic and property surveys, wetland delineation, easement acquisition, soil boring analysis, permit acquisition, and Section 106 (National Historic Preservation Act) compliance. Phase II activities encompass installation of the completed trail segment.

The anticipated deliverables include preliminary and final engineering designs, required environmental and historic preservation permits, and the completed 0.6-mile trail. The project is designed to increase and enhance availability of the remediated St. Louis River estuary, improve local community connectivity, and expand recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. The intended beneficiaries include all individuals who live, recreate, and visit the St. Louis River area in Duluth, Minnesota. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

This project supports the ST. Louis river area of concern, as well as the lake superior lamp priority 2.0 (inherent value, use, and enjoyment of lake superior).activities:phase i activities include preliminary and final engineering designs, as well as topographic/property survey, wetland delineation, easements, soil borings, permits, and section 106. Phase II activities include installation of the 0.6 mile segment of trail.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include preliminary and final engineering designs, permits, and completed segment of trail. The expected outcomes include increased and enhanced availability of the remediated ST. Louis river estuary, improved connectivity for the local community, and increased recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. The intended beneficiaries include all those who live, recreate, and visit the ST. Louis river in duluth, MN.