Get Out MORE project will benefit brook trout, other species
The first mile of the Willard Munger State Trail, between Pulaski Street and Riverwest Drive in Duluth, will be closed starting Nov. 24, 2025. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing a significantly undersized culvert and replacing it with a bridge over Lower Knowlton Creek. The bridge installation will increase stream connectivity, benefitting brook trout and other species of fish, while enhancing climate resiliency for the trail. For safety reasons, people should avoid the construction area while the trail section is closed. The trail is expected to reopen to the public on June 30, 2026.
This project is funded by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund and Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences). Get Out MORE is a historic, one-time investment of $150 million to help ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests enjoy a world-class recreation system, whichever outdoor experience they choose.
More information is available on the Get Out MORE webpage of the DNR website.
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund supports projects to restore fish habitats along with several other conservation initiatives. Learn more on the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council website.