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

Aerial view near Pine Bend Bluff of river and forest
Water & Legislative
April 16, 2025
Press statement: Mississippi River declared America's most endangered river
The Mississippi River topped the list this year — for good reasons.Read more.
Birds fly over Harrient Island and river
Land Use & Planning
March 17, 2025
Speak up for strong riverfront rules in St. Paul
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections.Read more.
Our River Event Series
General
March 19, 2025
You're invited: Our River Campaign event series
Buy tickets now for any of these four events: music in the prairie with The Cactus Blossoms, dinner crafted with clean-water crops, a paddleboat cruise through St. Paul and a juried river art show opening.Read more.
A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
Water & Legislative
April 7, 2025
Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel.Read more.
Three volunteers hug and smile
Stewardship & Education
April 14, 2025
'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river.Read more.
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OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

Learn more about our restoration, advocacy and volunteer sites.

Upcoming Events

Monitor monarchs with FMR's Pollinator Evaluation Program [FULL for 2025]
Apply now for spring through summer program
Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights
Pull garlic mustard at Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area [FULL]
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area
Pledge to Pull invasive plants at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [FULL]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park

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