Our River Campaign:
It all starts here
At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
Updates
General
The next 10 years are critical for the future of the river and its communities. That's why we're launching the Our River Campaign. Read more.
Conservation, Water & Legislative, Land Use & Planning
Voters throughout the state showed up for Minnesota’s great outdoors this election, ensuring projects that protect air, land, water and wildlife continue to receive funding for years to come. Read more.
Conservation
Julia spoke about preliminary findings from bumble bee, flower and vegetation surveys conducted at FMR sites.Read more.
Water & Legislative
There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges.Read more.
Conservation
Two greenways in Dakota County will offer nearly 40 miles of trail for people to walk, run, bike and roll. We've been working on how these trails can also link together a ribbon of connected habitat for wildlife.Read more.
Land Use & Planning
The Army Corps of Engineers' study about the future of two Mississippi River locks and dams continues to move ahead — slowly. FMR and our partners are still busy with research, engagement and advocacy to bring the right information to the table.Read more.
OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 5:30pm
Zoom
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Friends of the Mississippi River office in St. Paul
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