Working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area

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George R. Dunn

[Photo: George Dunn]

Professional experience: Attorney, Tilton & Dunn, PLLP

Education: J.D., New York Law School; B.S., University of Oregon

Member of the Board and supporter of FMR since: 1994 (one of the original FMR board members); past chair of the FMR Board.

Board committees: Policy & Planning

Relevant affiliations: Mississippi Whitewater Park Group. Also served on the Mississippi River Commission, which guided the establishment of the National Park Service Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Hobbies: Gardening, kayaking, outdoor recreation.

Interesting book: Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, by Michael Pollan

Favorite Mississippi River location: The Gorge from Saint Anthony Falls to the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers.

Favorite animal: Bees and butterflies.

Last memorable vacation: Cape Cod National Seashore

Favorite music: Jazz, blues, reggae, rhythm & blues.

Conservation/Environmental heroes: 1) His father — Bob Dunn and 2) All the people who have worked over the years to protect the environment and ecosystem of the BWCA and northeastern Minnesota. Read more…