Friends of the Mississippi River

Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

Updates

General

September 30, 2026

We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content.Read more.

Golden maple basswood forest by the river

General

September 16, 2026

Hike the only gorge on the entire Mississippi River

This out-and-back hike runs through the river gorge, an oasis of steep bluffs, rugged ravines and natural springs in the heart of the Twin Cities. Check out our map to get tips and stories from our staff before you go.Read more.

Stewardship & Education

September 8, 2026

FMR's 2026 ESI summer program highlights

Our high school summer program explored the river and the work it takes to keep it healthy. Participants' capstone projects included an animated video, a painted triptych, native planting models and more. See what they created.Read more.

Volunteers walk across bridge toward forested area and Minneapolis buildings

Conservation

September 10, 2026

Guiding community-led habitat restoration efforts

A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more.

Water & Legislative, Land Use & Planning

September 14, 2026

FMR River Guardians speak up in first round of comments on proposed mine

This summer, the public had its first opportunity to comment on a proposed nickel-sulfide mine in Tamarack. Hundreds of FMR River Guardians advocated for clean water for current and future generations. What happens next?Read more.

Water & Legislative

September 14, 2026

Being a voice for the river at the national SAF Conference

FMR was the only environmental advocacy nonprofit to present at this recent fuels-focused conference. Our message? Prioritize clean water, habitat and real sustainability.Read more.

Volunteers on a dirt trail in a rare prairie with the Mississippi River in the background.

Conservation

September 23, 2026

Washington County voters: Help spread the word to vote 'yes'

This election season, we have a special request for Washington County voters: please spread the word about the importance of voting ‘yes’ for your local environment on Tuesday, November 3.Read more.