Updates

Northern shrike flying over branches
Conservation
January 17, 2025
Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill.Read more.
ESI council members and artist pose by storm drain mural sketch
Stewardship & Education
January 19, 2026
High school youth in our Environmental Stewardship Institute Council collaborated with artist Jesús Ramírez on this year's storm drain mural at Harriet Island.Read more.
The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.
Conservation, Water & Legislative, Land Use & Planning
January 19, 2026
From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River.Read more.
Two volunteers work in prairie by a river
General
January 26, 2026
Celebrating all that our community of river supporters accomplished in 2025 to steward the Mississippi River for generations to come.Read more.
Ford Area C rally
Land Use & Planning
January 29, 2026
At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more.

OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
FMR's office, near Harriet Island in St. Paul
Sign up in January; Compete throughout February 2026
Hennepin, Ramsey & Washington counties
This school year
In your classroom or outside