TU Hiawatha Chapter Receives Funds to Restore Trout Run Creek
CHATFIELD, MN-- Trout Unlimited, the nation’s oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization, today awarded a $2,500
Embrace-A-Stream grant to its Hiawatha Chapter. The chapter is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other
local conservation groups and TU chapters to improve conditions for wild brown trout and other species in the river. Click
Here too read more.
Re-establish the Clean Water Act!
Each year, millions of Americans visit wetland areas to hunt, canoe
and birdwatch. Without Congressional action, we will be unable
to reestablish protection to drinking water, recreational waters,
and the waters which are so important and precious to fish,
wildlife, and conservationists. Without this bill, streams, ponds,
wetlands will continue to endure unregulated wastewater discharges
and other destructive impacts. Unless we act quickly to
protect the nation’s wetlands, they may be lost forever. Congressman
Oberstar’s has proposed an initiative to restore the 1972
Clean Water Act to its original intended pupose. Call or write
your congressmen to support Congressman Oberstar’s reestablishment
of the Clean Water Act! Find your congressperson
Here .
Minnesota Bound goes Trout Fishing
Ron Schara and his Minnesota Bound crew recently did a story on trout fishing in Minnesota.
The story features our very own Twin Cities Trout Unlimited President Kevin Biegler. This is another great
step forward, giving more positive exposure to the coldwater jewels of our state.
Here's a link to the story
. Click here
or below the picture to view the video.
MPCA Releases New Report On Impaired Waters
Every 2 years, the MPCA is required to update the list of streams and lakes that are not
meeting their designated uses due to pollution. This requirement comes from the Clean Water Act.
The updated list has just come out, and 400 waterways were added to the list, and
many are trout streams in Southeast Minnesota.
The full article from the MPCA can be found
here.
Other News!
While you're out fishing in South East Minnesota: Steve Erickson is a
DNR Fisheries Specialist at Lanesboro and one of his
responsibilities is beaver control. Steve is asking for help from anglers in
finding beaver dams on S.E streams. If you see a beaver dam on a trout stream you
are fishing in the SE, please contact Steve and let him know the exact location
where you encountered the dam. You can call Steve at the Lanesboro Fisheries
Office. The number is (507) 467-2442 or you can e-mail him at
steven.erickson@dnr.state.mn.us.
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