Current projects
Our research projects focus on new methods for environmental management and design. We’re always learning, and by choosing Starflower, you can help us promote new materials and methods for green planning, design, and management.
Even if you don't purchase a service from Starflower, you can help fund our research projects by making a tax-deductible donation to the Starflower Ecological Alliance.
Cold Water Habitat Development for Thermally Marginal Trout Streams
America's trout streams are facing an existential threat. Climate change is exacerbating heatwaves and drought, negatively impacting cold water habitat and pushing many of these ecosystems to the thresholds of survivability for these cherished fish.
This program identities, develops, and evaluates cold-water refugia in thermally-marginal streams. These efforts will generate management-ready data on temperature refugia best practices, supporting both short-term BMP siting and long-term restoration strategies. Results will not only protect the ecological integrity of the rivers of study but will also provide a scalable model for integrating thermal refugia into watershed-based planning and statewide trout management under a changing climate.
Starflower has received support from the University of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy, the Superior Watershed Partnership, and the Nature Conservancy on behalf of this project.
We can't wait to get to work!
Current projects
Our research projects focus on new methods for environmental management and design. We’re always learning, and by choosing Starflower, you can help us promote new materials and methods for green planning, design, and management.
Even if you don't purchase a service from Starflower, you can help fund our research projects by making a tax-deductible donation to the Starflower Ecological Alliance.
Cold Water Habitat Development for Thermally Marginal Trout Streams
America's trout streams are facing an existential threat. Climate change is exacerbating heatwaves and drought, negatively impacting cold water habitat and pushing many of these ecosystems to the thresholds of survivability for these cherished fish.
This program identities, develops, and evaluates cold-water refugia in thermally-marginal streams. These efforts will generate management-ready data on temperature refugia best practices, supporting both short-term BMP siting and long-term restoration strategies. Results will not only protect the ecological integrity of the rivers of study but will also provide a scalable model for integrating thermal refugia into watershed-based planning and statewide trout management under a changing climate.
Starflower has received support from the University of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy, the Superior Watershed Partnership, and the Nature Conservancy on behalf of this project.
We can't wait to get to work!
Current projects
Our research projects focus on new methods for environmental management and design. We’re always learning, and by choosing Starflower, you can help us promote new materials and methods for green planning, design, and management.
Even if you don't purchase a service from Starflower, you can help fund our research projects by making a tax-deductible donation to the Starflower Ecological Alliance.
Cold Water Habitat Development for Thermally Marginal Trout Streams
America's trout streams are facing an existential threat. Climate change is exacerbating heatwaves and drought, negatively impacting cold water habitat and pushing many of these ecosystems to the thresholds of survivability for these cherished fish.
This program identities, develops, and evaluates cold-water refugia in thermally-marginal streams. These efforts will generate management-ready data on temperature refugia best practices, supporting both short-term BMP siting and long-term restoration strategies. Results will not only protect the ecological integrity of the rivers of study but will also provide a scalable model for integrating thermal refugia into watershed-based planning and statewide trout management under a changing climate.
Starflower has received support from the University of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy, the Superior Watershed Partnership, and the Nature Conservancy on behalf of this project.
We can't wait to get to work!
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Starflower Environmental is committed to serving Michigan communities and keeping our rivers cool, our lakes clear, and our woods wild.
Starflower Environmental is based in Marquette, Michigan, but serves clients and ecosystems across the country.
© Starflower Environmental LLC 2026 | Designed by Emma Brown
Starflower Environmental is based in Marquette, Michigan, but serves clients and ecosystems across the country.
© Starflower Environmental LLC 2026 | Designed by Emma Brown
© Starflower Environmental LLC 2026 | Designed by Emma Brown
Starflower Environmental serves communities across Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Marquette.