Our wildlife cameras caught baby snapping turtles hatching in peace thanks to our new wildlife nest enclosure at Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area. >>
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When born, baby snapping turtles are smaller than a half dollar. (Photo by Mike Krivit)
September 2018
We highly recommend watching in full screen. (Click the arrow to play then the square-shaped icon on the bottom right corner.) Enjoy!
Inspired to help protect and restore our river? Find out how you can get involved.
September 2018
What is your river story? We'd like to know. The fall 2018 issue of Write to the River is open for short prose and poetry submissions through November 1, 2018.
Our photo prompt by photographer Tom Reiter features visitors to Raspberry Island. What calls you to the river and how do you access it? What do you witness that ensures our river is for all of us? What makes our river inaccessible? >>
September 2018
Microplastics, tiny bits of plastic pollution, are the subject of recent New York Times and National Public Radio articles that explore the sources and consequences of ubiquitous microplastic pollution. >>
September 2018
FMR is beginning restoration and enhancement of the natural areas on the north half of Nicollet Island. Photo by MWMO.
After almost two years of planning, FMR is embarking on our Nicollet Island habitat restoration project designed to enhance wildlife habitat, control erosion and improve water quality. >>
September 2018
Jennifer Hadley (left) our new database coordinator and Ellie Rogers (right), FMR's communications associate.
Meet our new data coordinator Jen Hadley and communications associate Ellie Rogers. >>
September 2018
As summer turns to fall, Twin Cities communities throughout the metro are moving fast to wrap up their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront.
Hastings and St. Paul Park — two cities with an abundance of high quality riverine habitat — are accepting comments through the end of November and December, respectively. Several other cities want public comments submitted before the end of September. >>
September 2018
Pig's Eye is a favorite spot in our local flyway for pelicans. (Photo by Monica Bryand for Great River Passage.)
A railroad expansion proposal threatens planned community trails that would connect Pig’s Eye and Eagle Lakes in St. Paul’s largest park. >>
September 2018
Come early to City House or Red River Kitchen to grab a seat on the patio. (Photo from Red River Kitchen)
This month in our ongoing special places silver anniversary feature, we suggest a couple of our favorite spots to grab a cocktail (or mocktail) and watch the river flow by. >>
September 2018
Our friends at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station recently published a new ‘Field Notes’ article detailing three ways experts think Minnesota could make measurable progress on improving water quality in Minnesota. >>
August 2018