01-27-09 Namebini Joins Trout Unlimited Duluth, MN -- In Support of Trout Unlimited's ongoing conservation work in Minnesota and around the country, Namebini has joined TU's Outfitter, Guide, and Business Program. Look for our listing in TU's quarterly magazine, Trout, and follow the link below for more information on Trout Unlimited.

12-13-2009 Online Weather Arrives at Namebini Duluth, MN -- If you're looking to help plan your trip up to visit Namebini, check out our latest addition, real-time weather. Get the quick info from the weather box our home page, or visit Namebini on Weather Underground. There, you can map our location, and even set us as your "current conditions" location for Duluth!

08-02-2009 MN DNR Fisheries Survey at Namebini Duluth, MN -- As a portion of the Sucker River Habitat Improvement project the Minnesota DNR Duluth Area Fisheries Office recently surveyed the fish population of a representative reach of the river that will have habitat improvement conducted on it. A three person crew used a a boat-based electrofishing unit and covered over 800 feet of river, finding good numbers of trout in some sections. Areas that currently host deeper water and woody debris produced larger fish. These types of habitats will be dramatically increased, and we hope that this will eventually lead to a strong increase in trout numbers throughout the study reach. Additional fisheries assessments will take place after the habitat work is completed, and will compare the study reach to another segment of the river where habitat improvement is not being conducted.

07-27-2009 Habitat Work Underway at Namebini Duluth, Mn. -- While project planning has been delayed by burecratic tangles, field work on Sucker River Habitat Improvement Project has begun.

Karen Gran, a geology professor from UMD specializing in fluvial geomorphology, has led a team of both graduate and undergraduate students here at Namebini along the Sucker River in surveying current physical river conditions. This vital step in the habitat improvement process provides data from before any rocks and logs are moved, allowing for comparisons with the finished project down the road. To facilitate future surveying, 16 long-term cross sections on the stream were marked and monuments placed. Check out the Sucker River Habitat Improvement page for more information on this project and photos from the survey work.

06-14-2009 Sucker River Habitat Improvement Project Funded by MNTU Arlington, Va.--Trout Unlimited (TU) chapters in Minnesota will receive $2,050,000 from Minnesota's newly created Outdoor Heritage Fund for 12 specific on-the-ground projects in 10 Minnesota counties.

The grant, which becomes available July 1, will be used to restore over 14 miles of coldwater habitat throughout the state. The state's seven TU chapters will complete the work over the next two years.

"We are honored to be given this opportunity to restore coldwater habitat for the citizens of Minnesota", said John Lenczewski, TU's Minnesota Council Chair.

The funding comes from a state Outdoor Heritage Fund which was created as a result of a constitutional amendment passed by state voters in 2008. For the next 25 years, 33 percent of a new state sales tax will be dedicated to the restoration, protection and enhancement of wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game and wildlife.

The following projects will be funded by the grant: Hay Creek, in Goodhue County; Kabekona Creek in Hubbard County; Lawndale Creek in Wilkin County; Little Rock Creek in Benton County; Whitewater River in Olmsted County; Mill Creek in Fillmore County; Pickwick Creek in Winona County; Trout Run Creek in Fillmore County; Straight River in Becker and Hubbard counties; Sucker River in St. Louis County and two projects on the Vermillion River in Dakota County.

"Habitat restoration improves wild trout fisheries and increases Minnesota anglers' enjoyment of our coldwater ecosystems," Lenczewski continued. "This tangibly reconnects people to the land and motivates them to support watershed improvements."

Trout Unlimited is the nation's largest coldwater conservation organization, with 140,000 members dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. Find out more at http://www.mntu.org

05-27-2009 Guided Flyfishing at Namebini Profiled by FOX News Duluth, Mn. -- Melissa Ganje from FOX 21 News spent an enjoyable morning casting and touring the trails here at Namebini. Check out the whole Story and Video Online.

05-10-2009 Wilderness Medicine at Namebini Gains Local Spotlight Duluth, MN -- Our recent May 9th & 10th course at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center received some great coverage in the local media. Check out the video provided by FOX 21 - KQDS News.