Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

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Updates

People in canoe on river with text, FMR is hiring!
General
June 5, 2024
We're hiring!
We're hiring! Check out our open positions: Individual Gifts Officer and Stewardship & Education Program Director. Read more.
Person lops branches off of buckthorn stump
Conservation
June 13, 2024
How (and when) to use the critical period cutting method to remove invasive buckthorn
Step-by-step instructions for removing large buckthorn using this new, herbicide-free method. Read more.
ESI council members stand in front of the state Capitol
Stewardship & Education
June 12, 2024
ESI Youth Council efforts aid major legislative win
It was a big year for our high school youth council: advocacy, community engagement, planning, paddling and more. Check out this collection of reflections and photos from the council members. Read more.
Poetry book in front of the river
General
June 4, 2024
Heron poetry book takes flight ? all proceeds to FMR
A new poetry anthology honors one of the river's most iconic birds and benefits FMR.? Read more.
A hand holds a mason jar filled to the top with clear, clean water. A field of Kernza perennial grain is in the background.
Water & Legislative
June 13, 2024
A win for clean drinking water: Petition propels action on nitrate contamination in SE MN
These collective investments are a laudable first step, but there's more to be done to address the root cause of nitrate pollution in the state. Read more.
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OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

Learn more about our restoration, advocacy and volunteer sites.

Upcoming Events

LGBTQIA2S+ Pride demonstration box tending on Nicollet Island
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
[RESCHEDULED] Partner event ??Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River
New date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Tend the prairie at the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

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