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Significant high water events in recent weeks have affected some of our North Shore trout streams, especially large watersheds like the Baptism and Beaver Rivers. Above barriers and up the shore towards Grand Marais have received less rain this season and are in better shape. (p.c. Carl Haensel)

Resiliency in Real Time – How MNTU’s Habitat Program is Strengthening Trout Streams Against the Impacts of Climate Change

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:09:08+00:00

This photo from Hay Creek in the State Forest illustrates how the June flood waters spread out. You can see the flattened grass. The energy release of floodplain prevented any damage to the instream habitat.

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Let’s talk trees and trout streams Part 1: Southeast Minnesota

Kristen Poppleton2024-06-11T02:06:09+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...

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June 2024 Macro of the Month Feature: What “EPT” Taxa Tell Us About Stream Health

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:09:57+00:00

by Dr. Jennifer Biederman The typical trout angler studies up on aquatic macroinvertebrates to better understand what trout are eating across different seasons of the year – to perfect the fly! But the next time you pick up a rock from a stream to inspect its surface, you can also keep...

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A peek inside the process: Designing a trout stream improvement project

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:10:08+00:00

by Dr. Jennifer Biederman Stream restoration projects are essential for the rehabilitation of freshwater ecosystems, particularly for species such as trout, which are sensitive to environmental changes. Designing an effective trout stream restoration project involves a blend of ecological science, hydrological understanding, and community engagement. MNTU stream projects not only...

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APRIL 2024 MACRO OF THE MONTH: Little Sallies

Kristen Poppleton2024-05-14T15:28:47+00:00

By Dr. Jennifer Biederman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbxddda_z0g Stoneflies, belonging to the order Plecoptera, play an important role in freshwater ecosystems and are especially significant to anglers. These aquatic macroinvertebrates are a prime food source for many fish species, especially trout, making them a key focus for fly fishing enthusiasts. Stoneflies are characterized by their...

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April 2024 Macro of the Month

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:12:22+00:00

Little Sister Sedge  By Dr. Jennifer Biederman April marks the onset of more vibrant seasonal activity in trout streams, with increasing diversity of emerging insect life. This surge in insect activity not only breathes life into the aquatic ecosystem but also signals prime time for both trout and anglers. The increase in...

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Navigating Climate Challenges for Brook Trout on Lake Superior’s North Shore 

Kristen Poppleton2024-04-09T04:10:34+00:00

By Dr. Jennifer Biederman In northeastern Minnesota, where clear streams carve through thick forests and rocky ridges, the brook trout—a symbol of pristine waters—faces an uncertain future. Climate change, manifesting through rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, is reshaping the habitat these fish have thrived in for millennia. Flows of these...

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March 2024 Macro of the Month Springs’ First Mayfly Emerger: Baetis AKA the blue-winged olive

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:13:31+00:00

Dr. Jennifer Biederman Baetis, a genus of mayflies commonly known as the blue-winged olive among anglers, holds an iconic status in the world of trout enthusiasts. Emerging first from Minnesota streams in early March, this mayfly plays a crucial role in the delicate balance of coldwater stream ecosystems, capturing the fascination...

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What is MNTU’s Habitat Program up to during the cold Minnesota months? 

Kristen Poppleton2025-01-30T21:13:46+00:00

Dr. Jennifer Biederman, MNTU Habitat Director A pre-construction bid meeting on Mill Creek in December ‘23, with MNTU’s contracted design engineers, MNDNR, MNTU habitat staff, and potential construction firms.  While late winter and early spring might not seem like the peak time for trout stream restoration in Minnesota, MNTU's habitat program is...

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