Fishing, Farming & Food: Rush Creek’s Fish Kill Anniversary & Why it Matters
July 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
Farmers Park, 23274 ARCHES Rd, Lewiston, MN 55952
During the Fishing, Farming & Food: Rush Creek’s Fish Kill Anniversary & Why it Matters event, we will mark the three-year anniversary of a major fish kill in southeastern Minnesota that spawned citizen action and led to new public policy around how such events are reported. Join MNTU and our partners at Farmers Park, Saturday July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lewiston, Minnesota.
What to expect?
- We offer fly fishing demonstration led by MNTU and LSP member Lee Stoe.
- Minnesota Trout Unlimited and Izaak Walton League members will be leading macroinvertebrate sampling of Garvin Brook and discussing how they tell us about the health of the stream.
- Help prevent future fish kills by sharing how you think the Feedlot Rule which is open for comment through July 22, should be stronger. Postcards will be available to fill out and send with your comments.
- Discussions about how regenerative farming systems can support healthy soil and clean water.
- You are welcome to bring your own snacks or picnic lunch, food will not be provided at this event.
- Farmers Park is a great spot for birding – bring your binoculars!