Enjoy our annual report
Celebrate an impactful year in this interactive flow of stories
Updates
Water & Legislative
The Mississippi River topped the list this year — for good reasons.Read more.
Stewardship & Education
Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river!Read more.
Land Use & Planning
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.
General
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.
Water & Legislative
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel.Read more.
OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER
Upcoming Events
Apply now for spring through summer program
Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area
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