Council of Advisors

Friends of the Mississippi River is honored to rely upon the wisdom and experience of the following advisors as it develops its strategic priorities and policy positions.

  • Shirley Hunt Alexander
  • Peter Bachman
  • Charles K. Dayton
  • David Durenberger
  • George Latimer
  • Ted Mondale
  • Dr. Michael Osterholm
  • Phil Riveness
  • Tina Smith

Upcoming Events

Help track trash with the 2025 Plastic-Free Parks TrashBlitz project
Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro
Our River Campaign ends
Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day to give
Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river
Ford Area C dumpsite cleanup rally & meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul

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Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.

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