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South Branch Vermillion River Habitat Day
Join Twin Cities Trout Unlimited as they help the DNR improve the Vermillion River and this Aquatic Management Area for wildlife and anglers.
Work will include:
-Removing buckthorn, honeysuckle and other invasive species
-Pulling debris out of the water
-Picking up trash
Bring heavy work gloves and a willingness to work hard and maybe get wet!
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting
Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 225 551 671 231
Passcode: WxLkph
Dial-in by phone
+1 651-273-3070,,310210051# United States, St. Paul
Phone conference ID: 310 210 051#
TCTU Event: Habitat Project on South Branch Vermillion River, Day 1
Twin Cities Trout Unlimited needs 14 volunteers to help improve stream habitat for trout.
What Will We Be Doing
This will be Day 1 of a unique 2 Day effort. You can also, if so desired, sign up for Day 2 (a separate sign-up for Saturday, Aug. 24).
Under the direction of Mark Nemeth of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we will be harvesting & hauling cedar trees to a trailer, then delivering to the South Branch Vermillion Aquatic Management Area. The trees will be used to protect the banks of several areas on the river. We will also be doing some reseeding where we cut the trees.
The Plan
Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the AMA. We will carpool to the Vermillion Highlands area to cut trees, re-seed, and haul the trees back to the AMA.
What You Should Bring
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sunblock
- Heavy work gloves
- Water
What TCTU & the DNR Will Provide
- All equipment
- Bug spray
- LUNCH after we’re all done working
Registration will end 24 hours before the event for an accurate headcount.
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.
Vermillion River Watershed Planning Commission Meeting
Please see this webpage for meeting materials and minutes.
Virtual meeting access:
Meeting ID: 243 241 694 498
Passcode: GvEBPP
Dial in by phone
+1 651-273-3070,,882454987# United States, Hastings
Phone conference ID: 882 454 987#
Redd survey on South Branch Vermillion River
What’s A Redd?
Trout are gravel nest spawners. Females excavate a nest, called a redd, where they deposit eggs. These eggs are fertilized by one or more male trout and then covered by gravel. Counting the number and distribution of redds over time provides data on the health of our streams. TCTU has decided to begin collecting redd data on the trout streams in our service area, data that we can share with the DNR, other agencies and anyone that is interested.
What Will We Be Doing?
- Doing TCTU’s 1st ever redd survey
- We will be walking the stream (about 1.8 miles) searching for and documenting redds
- We hope to have a total of 9 volunteers
The Plan
- Meet at the start time at the parking lot of the AMA.
- We will break out into teams, and walk sections of the river searching for and documenting redds.
What You Should Bring
- Clothes appropriate for the weather!
- Chest waders as some of you will have to cross the stream!
Free Nitrate Testing for Private Well Water
Bring private well water samples in a clean container to get your water tested for nitrates. Get your questions answered by well and groundwater experts from Dakota County Environmental Resources. Water-themed coloring pages and activities will be provided for children. All are welcome.
