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Critical for wildlife, this 1,300-acre corridor of protected lands along the dramatic western bluffs of the Mississippi River south of the metro includes Pine Bend Bluffs SNA — our first major conservation project in the 1990s — an award-winning restoration, and one of our favorite places to bird and see the sweep of the river south of the cities. >>
October 2021
Until recently, the Twin Cities riverfront lacked consistent development standards and environmental protections. After many years of work, FMR is now supporting 25 cities and townships as they finish the final step in a long journey for better riverfront management. >>
October 2021
Visit Swede Hollow Park in St. Paul to see our latest storm drain mural! Designed by Thomasina Topbear, this mural celebrates connections to the river and water as the lifeblood of our communities. >>
October 2021
FMR staff and board members are grateful to everyone who made our 2021 celebration a success!
Thank you to the 478 river supporters who joined our livestream, an inspiring virtual experience. Watch and listen to all the stories again in this recap. >>
September 2021
Join us Thursday, September 30 for an evening of stories celebrating the way our river heals us and how we heal the river in turn. (Photo of Gwen Westerman, left, by Anna Botz)
Watching the river flow by can feel like listening to a good story. We're honored to share with you four good stories about our healing river at our virtual fall gala. Find out more about our storytellers (including the new poet laureate of Minnesota). >>
September 2021
As our downstream neighbors continue to recover from yet another deadly and devastating hurricane, many of us are wondering "How can we help?"
Here's how you can support immediate relief efforts near the Gulf, volunteer online and take action to support long-term resiliency for the Mississippi River and its riverfront and delta communities. >>
September 2021
Our Stewardship & Education program philosophy is based on the fact that people who learn more about and find their own ways to connect with the places around them will be more likely to protect and steward the environment. Here's how our volunteer and education programs plant the seeds for climate change efforts through each event and partnership. >>
September 2021
Allie was a quick study and a passionate addition to our land conservation team this summer. Here she reflects on the insect drama she witnessed while monitoring, the appeal of tiny urban prairies, and her next move. >>
September 2021