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Why toewood is showing up along Minnesota trout streams

Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on September 8, 20252026-05-13T22:07:11+00:00

For MNTU, the goal of using toewood is not just to “hold the bank”. It’s to restore function, including banks that resist erosion, channels that can move a little without failing, and cover habitat that supports abundant fish and invertebrates.

By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on September 8, 2025
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From the field: Habitat director’s report

Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on July 7, 20252026-05-13T22:06:28+00:00

July is the heart of field season when it comes to carrying out stream restoration work across the state.

By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on July 7, 2025
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Trout Brook-Miesville-Buckthorn Cutting and Snowy Campion Search

Kristen Poppleton on September 30, 20242024-09-30T14:29:24+00:00

WHERE At the North Lot of the Miesville Ravine Park, where Trout Brook is located. 2 major restoration projects have been completed here by MNTU and Dakota Parks. WHAT WILL WE BE DOING Working with Dakota Parks staff & staff from the firm that designed & engineered the restoration work. We...

By Kristen Poppleton on September 30, 2024
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Plant Trees with Minnesota Trout Unlimited

Kristen Poppleton on May 10, 20242024-05-10T16:46:43+00:00

Join us in planting 45 trees along Cedar Valley Creek. Bring spade, gloves, water, and sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring your rod if you want to fish after! All are welcome. When:  Thursday May 16, 3-6 Saturday May 19, 9-12 (if needed) Where: Briggs Outdoors, 27171 County Rd 9, Winona, MN 55987 Please RSVP...

By Kristen Poppleton on May 10, 2024
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Plant trees with Minnesota Trout Unlimited

Kristen Poppleton on May 10, 20242024-05-10T16:27:40+00:00

Join us in planting 45 trees along Cedar Valley Creek. Bring spade, gloves, water, and sunscreen. Don’t forget to bring your rod if you want to fish after! All are welcome. When:  Thursday May 16, 3-6 Saturday May 19, 9-12 (if needed) Where: Briggs Outdoors, 27171 County Rd 9, Winona, MN 55987 Please RSVP...

By Kristen Poppleton on May 10, 2024
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Vermillion River-Kummer AMA Habitat Day!

Kristen Poppleton on May 3, 20242024-05-03T15:50:01+00:00

This event is part of TCTU's Vermillion River Initiative-a focus on protecting and enhancing this cold water stream so near to the Twin Cities! Join us as we help the DNR continue to restore the Vermillion River & this AMA for wildlife! We will be: -Removing buckthorn, other invasive species and boxelders -Dragging and...

By Kristen Poppleton on May 3, 2024
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South Branch Vermillion-Habitat Day

Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 20242024-04-01T20:20:15+00:00

This event is part of TCTU's Vermillion River Initiative-a focus on protecting and enhancing this cold water stream so near to the Twin Cities! Join us as we help the DNR improve the Vermillion and this AMA for wildlife and anglers. We will be: -Removing buckthorn, honeysuckle and other invasive species -Pulling debris out...

By Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 2024
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Earth Day Cleanup on Eagle Creek

Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 20242024-04-07T21:10:41+00:00

Eagle Creek in Savage is the closest "fishable" trout stream to downtown Minneapolis. It is a beautiful spring-fed creek flowing into the Minnesota River, and supports a naturally-reproducing population of brook and brown trout, including some trophies. The Twin Cities Chapter of TU have conducted extensive work to protect and restore...

By Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 2024
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Eagle Creek Beaver Dam Removal

Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 20242024-04-01T20:14:40+00:00

Eagle Creek in Savage is the closest "fishable" trout stream to downtown Minneapolis. It is a beautiful spring-fed creek flowing into the Minnesota River, and supports a naturally-reproducing population of brook and brown trout, including some trophies. The Twin Cities Chapter of TU have conducted extensive work to protect and restore...

By Kristen Poppleton on April 1, 2024
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