Lake Pepin is a vital stretch of the Mississippi River that is disappearing.

Sediment loads the size of a city block filled to the height of the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis accumulate in Lake Pepin every year. As a result, the lake has two water quality impairments and is expected to prematurely disappear in just a few generations.

LPLA advocates for upstream sediment reduction, champions local sediment management projects, and investigates emerging threats to water quality, habitat, and accessibility in Lake Pepin. Learn more and join our efforts.