This Wednesday, the St. Louis River Alliance is hosting a free kayak workshop at the remediated Thomson Reservoir in Carlton. The workshop is offered in three formats, with dry land, on water, and in water lessons available. Limited to about 60 people, people will learn essential paddling knowledge, paddling techniques, and rescue and recovery skills. Their life gets better and then the life of the river gets better as well,” said Eilers. The kayak workshop runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thomson Reservoir.