Regional Resilience Conversations, formerly known as Twin Ports Climate Conversations, invites you to its third event of 2026 on Tuesday, August 18, starting at 11:00 a.m. Join the South St. Louis Soil and Watershed Conservation District for a walking tour of Tributary 7, a small but ecologically important coldwater tributary to Tischer Creek in Hartley Park.
Learn how local partners restored a historically altered stream, reconnected Brook Trout habitat, and are now planning the next phase of work to improve climate resilience by removing invasive trees, treating stormwater, and enhancing one of Duluth's most important thermal refuges for native Brook Trout. The tour will also visit Hartley Dam, where the City of Duluth and the Minnesota DNR are evaluating future restoration opportunities. Along the way, we'll discuss how collaborative watershed restoration benefits water quality, biodiversity, flood resilience, and the community.
The field visit will include approximately 1.5 miles of walking on boardwalks and foot trails. Participants will be standing for much of the duration of the field trip. Restroom access will be available at Hartley Nature Center.
This free event is open to the public. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required.
When
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT
Where
Hartley Nature Center
3001 Woodland Ave.
Duluth, MN 55803
Registration
Registration is required to attend this free event. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Speakers
- Tim Beaster, Conservation Specialist, South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District
- John Lindgren, Fisheries Principal Planner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Kate Kubiak, Natural Resources Coordinator, City of Duluth
Event Coordinators & Collaborators
- Madison Rodman, Minnesota Sea Grant
- Steve Shier, 1854 Treaty Authority
- Julie McDonnell, Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program
About Regional Resilience Conversations (RRC)
RRC, formerly known as Twin Ports Climate Conversations, is a quarterly opportunity for community dialogue about questions of climate change. RRC covers different topics monthly, focusing on perspectives of climate change impacts, adaptation responses, and opportunities for mitigation and resilience. Join the conversation.
Contact
Madison Rodman, Minnesota Sea Grant Resilience Extension Educator. [email protected].
Image credit: MNSG.