Habitat spotlight: Why riffles matter so much
If there is one thing that many degraded streams across Minnesota have in common, it’s a lack of key habitat types that support trout of all stages and ages.
Riffles create essential habitat for healthy macroinvertebrate communities
Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on November 11, 20242026-05-01T17:20:44+00:00Riffle habitats in trout streams are essential little ecosystems that provide an ideal environment for aquatic macroinvertebrates, which are small, aquatic organisms that play a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems – and the most important food source of stream dwelling trout in Minnesota. What is a riffle? Riffles are characterized...
By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on November 11, 2024
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Voters want conservation
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on November 11, 20242026-05-01T19:42:31+00:00How last week’s election results will impact our ability to better protect, restore, and sustain coldwater fisheries and watersheds is not clear. Most conservation work gets done locally, especially with Minnesota’s environmental laws and dedicated funding. National politics usually has less impact here. Control of the Minnesota House will likely...
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on November 11, 2024
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