Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat Project on Mall of America Creek

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Volunteer event in Bloomington, Minnesota to protect a special brook trout stream

insert_invitation Wed, Feb 8, 2023 11:00 AM (CST)

location_on USFWS Bass Ponds Parking Lot , Bloomington, Minnesota

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USFWS Bass Ponds Parking Lot

2400 E 86th St.

Bloomington, Minnesota 55425

Mall of America Creek (aka Hust Creek and Ike’s Creek) is a small stream that has maintained a brook trout population since trout were reintroduced in 2007. This project will protect trout habitat and limit erosion in the stream. TCTU and MNTU have played an important role in protecting the stream and habitat of brook trout.

We will help protect a stream bank from further erosion by placing and securing coir logs. Volunteers will also remove debris from a partially plugged culvert. Volunteers should be prepared to place coir logs (70 lbs. – 90 lbs.) at directed locations along the stream bank. Once in place, we’ll secure logs with stakes and twine. Volunteers may help remove woody debris from a culvert and may need to use a shovel.

We’ll plan to meet at the USFWS Bass Ponds parking lot. The trail conditions are variable. Meeting at the parking lot at 11:00 will help us either carpool or walk (1/2 mile) to the stream together. The gate is locked so please arrive on time.

What to bring: Bring gloves and boots (knee, hip, or waders) that will keep you dry. Please bring water and snack to stay hydrated and energized.

Note: the date may change due to the weather.

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USFWS Bass Ponds Parking Lot

2400 E 86th St.

Bloomington, Minnesota 55425