Updates and Articles
July 12, 2023
July marks our 30th anniversary of protecting, restoring and enhancing the Mississippi River together. Executive Director Whitney Clark reflects on our beginnings and celebrates all we've accomplished since. Read more
July 3, 2023
We're excited to introduce Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio and Dr. Lynn Broaddus, the newest additions to our board of directors. Read more
July 1, 2023
As an organization focused on the river’s health, we get asked this all the time. Read more
June 20, 2023
Located along the backwaters of the Mississippi River, this 14-acre park hosts an array of native woodland plants and serves as an oasis along the Mississippi River flyway for migratory birds. Read more
June 12, 2023
On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a decision that drastically narrows the scope of the Clean Water Act and represents one of the most far-reaching rollbacks to this decades-old law since its passage in 1972. Read more
June 12, 2023
Tabitha Birdwell will lead our volunteer efforts. Meet her at a stewardship event this summer! Read more
June 7, 2023
The Environmental Stewardship Institute's Youth Council presented to the Met Council their findings on park access and connection, habitat conservation and community gardens. Hear their recommendations. Read more
June 2, 2023
Large numbers of invasive carp were found congregating at Lock and Dam 5 for the second time since March. Read more
May 25, 2023
Catch FMR Stewardship & Education Program Director Laura Mann Hill in the latest "SciGirls" series. Read more
May 25, 2023
FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, Inver Grove Heights
Applications due Wednesday, May 15 by 5 p.m.
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