I started loved Indian Mill Creek when I started conducting research in the creek. The creek is impaired due to its degraded trout community and my research focused on finding the causes and sources of pollution. The creek headwater starts from agricultural land and flows through different land uses. The creek was important to native Indian communities. I was collecting data and suddenly saw a small fish in the creek which mesmerized me.
My research found that sediment is affecting the creek. I am thrilled that local residents are starting a protection group to bring trout back to the river.