State of the River Report released, to be presented at public events

Visit stateoftheriver.com to read the report and its companion guides

FMR and the National Park Service are proud to announce the release of the State of the River Report and the launch of stateoftheriver.com. This long-awaited and groundbreaking report highlights the status and trends of 13 critical indicators of water quality and ecological health in the metro Mississippi River. As companion pieces to the main report, the Stewardship Guide and Policy Guide outline steps that citizens and office holders, respectively, can take to help improve ecological conditions of the river.

While our release event at the Science Museum of Minnesota is now full, we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to participate in future presentations. There are two ways to do so:

Request a presentation

Staff are available to present the State of the River Report to your organization or group of 20 or more people. Please contact FMRs Trevor Russell via the FMR contact form to request a presentation.

Attend a presentation

There are several presentations scheduled in September and October. All are free and open to the public, though RSVPs are requested in advance. Please join us!

  • St. Cloud
    Friday, September 28, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
    St. Cloud City Council Chambers, 400 2nd St. S., St. Cloud, 56301
    RSVP to Lark Weller, lark_weller@nps.gov
  • St. Paul
    Wednesday, October 10, 10-11 a.m.
    Metro Watershed Partners Meeting
    Capitol Region Watershed District offices, St. Paul
    RSVP to Jana Larson, jlarson25@gw.hamline.edu (Directions will be emailed to you.)
  • Minneapolis
    Friday, October 26, 8-9:30 a.m.
    McKnight Foundation, 710 2nd St. S., Ste. 400, Minneapolis, 55401
    RSVP to Lark Weller, lark_weller@nps.gov

More information on the State of the River Report, including links to download your own copy, will be available in the October Mississippi Messages. (Not on the Mississippi Messages email list? Enter your email in the periwinkle box at right to stay up to date with FMR news and events.)

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
Applications due Friday, May 3 by 5 p.m.
Virtual and in-person
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area