In 2016, the Chilton School District (CSD) began a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) project that entailed raising brown trout in classroom aquariums. Stony Brook, Calumet County's only trout stream, was selected to be the future home of the student's trout. The TIC project has stocked over 2000 fingerling brown and brook trout to date. The program catalyzed efforts between Fox Valley Trout Unlimited (FVTU), WDNR, Calumet County LWCD, local land owners, and others to further investigate the potential for Stony Brook to provide a trout fishery. Habitat restoration plans are underway for .85 miles of stream thanks to donated easements. Electro-shocking and tagging by the WDNR documented survival and natural reproduction of trout planted by the students. Recently, stakeholders formed the Friends of Stony Brook to ensure momentum continues, with a vision to continue building the program and demonstrating the value of investments in the restoration of Stony Brook.