Updates and Articles

Army Corps study on the future of two metro locks and dams enters new phase
July 17, 2023
What will the Corps focus on in their years-long study about the future of two metro locks and dams? The release of the Corps scoping documents gives us a picture of what questions they'll investigate — and what could go unanswered. Read more
Lower St. Anthony Falls lock and dam and Ford dam
FMR turns 30! A birthday note from our director
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
Chocolate cake with decoration: 30 years, canoe, tent, river, bonfire
FMR welcomes two new board members
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
Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio (left) and Dr. Lynn Broaddus (right)
Is it safe to swim in the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities?
by sue rich
July 1, 2023
As an organization focused on the river’s health, we get asked this all the time. Read more
Bare feet standing on the sand along the shores of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
Where we work: Riverside Park in St. Paul Park
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
Limestone edge along river
Sackett case: How the Supreme Court ruling impacts the Mississippi River
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
Wetland reflecting sky
Meet our new volunteer coordinator
June 12, 2023
Tabitha Birdwell will lead our volunteer efforts. Meet her at a stewardship event this summer! Read more
Tabitha Birdwell
Metropolitan Council consults FMR's youth council for 2050 plan
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
ESI group in front of infographic posters
After another big invasive carp discovery, will the DNR finally act on a barrier?
June 2, 2023
Large numbers of invasive carp were found congregating at Lock and Dam 5 for the second time since March. Read more
A hand holds an invasive silver carp out of the water.
FMR's Laura Mann Hill featured in 'SciGirls River Rescuers' episode
May 25, 2023
Catch FMR Stewardship & Education Program Director Laura Mann Hill in the latest "SciGirls" series. Read more
Four young people look at a watershed model with Laura

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Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
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