Duluth’s Amity Creek receives new protection
Minnesota Trout Unlimited is proud to be a part of an effort to add the highest level of protections to over 1,100 acres of land in the City of Duluth now called the Lester–Amity–Hawk Ridge Natural Area as a part of Duluth’s Natural Area Program (DNAP). The area includes a large segment of Amity Creek where MNTU will undertake a habitat restoration project breaking ground in 2026. We will partner with the South St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District and use Outdoor Heritage Funds to leverage federal funding. Amity Creek is impaired for turbidity (excess suspended sediment), which negatively impacts its trout population. High sediment levels, especially during rain events, cloud the water, smother trout eggs and insect homes, and reduce visibility for feeding. Both the DNAP designation and support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund will provide long-lasting improvement and protection of this incredibly valuable watershed.
Cheers to our partners South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District, Minnesota Land Trust, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, and the City of Duluth!
