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Volunteer spotlight: John Lueth

Kristen Poppleton on September 9, 20242026-05-01T19:50:09+00:00

Everyone has knowledge. Everyone has something they can be passionate about. If it has anything to do with trout, other species of fish, the environment or fresh water, education of youth, skill or creativity of tying, advocacy, fundraising … almost endless possibilities and variety … give it a try. And...

By Kristen Poppleton on September 9, 2024
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Let’s talk trees and trout streams Part 1: Southeast Minnesota

Kristen Poppleton on June 7, 20242024-06-11T02:06:09+00:00

A box elder sitting on top of legacy sediment, ready to fall in and take a big chunk of the bank along with it! Mill Creek, Chatfield (Winona County). By Dr. Jennifer Biederman The Driftless Area of southeastern Minnesota, characterized by its unique topography of steep hills and deep valleys untouched by...

By Kristen Poppleton on June 7, 2024
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MNTU presents annual distinguished awards

Kristen Poppleton on April 8, 20242026-05-01T20:05:14+00:00

THE DR. THOMAS WATERS AWARD FOR MINNESOTA CONSERVATION For his lifetime of achievements in coldwater conservation, we presented the 2024 Dr. Thomas Waters Award for Minnesota Conservation to JP Little. JP is a transformative figure in the history of Minnesota Trout Unlimited.  He served on the Board of Directors for the...

By Kristen Poppleton on April 8, 2024
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How agencies can improve their response to fish kills 

Kristen Poppleton on April 7, 20242026-04-29T00:56:01+00:00

MNTU identified several improvements that should be made to ensure timely investigation and better public disclosure of lessons to be learned from any fish kill.  Below is a summary of improvements needed.  Background:   The most recent large fish kill in a southeast Minnesota trout stream occurred on Rush Creek in July...

By Kristen Poppleton on April 7, 2024
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Welcome our new team member!

Kristen Poppleton on December 1, 20232026-05-01T20:59:57+00:00

Hello MNTU! My name is Kristen Poppleton and I am the new Assistant Director for Minnesota Trout Unlimited. This week I took advantage of the beautiful weather to drive south to Winona and meet Jennifer Biederman, our amazing Habitat Program Director, walk a recent habitat improvement project, and meet many...

By Kristen Poppleton on December 1, 2023
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