When:
August 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024-08-24T09:00:00-05:00
2024-08-24T12:00:00-05:00
Where:
South Branch of the Vermillion River State Aquatic Management Area
Empire
MN
Empire
MN
Cost:
Free
Contact:
TCTU Event: Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River, Day 2
Twin Cities Trout Unlimited needs 20 volunteers to help improve stream habitat for trout.
Under direction from Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we will be installing cedar trees (cut during the event the day before) in sections of the river to protect the stream banks from erosion.
The Plan
- Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the South Branch Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area.
- We will haul and install cedars at several locations in the river.
What You Should Bring
- Chest waders (in water work) or be prepared to wet wade
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sunblock
- Heavy work gloves
- Water
What the DNR & TCTU Will Provide
- All equipment
- Bug spray
- LUNCH after we’re all done working
Registration will close 24 hours before the event for an accurate list of participants.