Partner Event: Rush Creek Fish Kill Anniversary

During the Fishing, Farming & Food: Rush Creek's Fish Kill Anniversary & Why it Matters event, the Land Stewardship Project 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 Land Stewardship Project and our partners at Farmers Park, Saturday July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lewiston, Minnesota.

What to expect?

• Fly fishing demonstration led by MN Trout Unlimted and LSP member, Lee Stoe. Please bring your own fishing gear (demo will be on land, no need for gators).

• Minnesota Trout Unlimited & Isaak Walton League staff and members will be leading macroinvertebrate sampling of Garvin Brook and discussing what they tell us about the health of the stream.

• Jenn Ripp, from the Savanna Institute will be there to offer information about riparian buffers.

• Discussion on how regenerative farming systems can support healthy soil and clean water.

• Opportunity to take action! Help prevent future fish kills by sharing how you think the Animal 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.

• Farmers Park is a great spot for birding. Please bring your binoculars!

• You are welcome to bring your own snacks or picnic lunch, food will not be provided at this event.