Updates and Articles

We're hiring!
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
Person holding water in a field
Thank you for joining us for Take Me to the River
September 29, 2026
More than 200 guests came to our reimagined fall gala, raising nearly $200,000 for the river. Read more
Guests at the art experience table
Washington County voters: Help spread the word to vote 'yes'
September 23, 2026
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
Volunteers on a dirt trail in a rare prairie with the Mississippi River in the background.
Picture book about caring for the river by FMR youth council now available
September 17, 2026
Written collaboratively by our youth council, this book helps young readers see the connection between their neighborhood streets and the mighty river that winds through the Twin Cities. Read more
Mouse on paper crane paddles down a river flanked by native plants and wildlife
Hike the only gorge on the entire Mississippi River
September 16, 2026
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
Golden maple basswood forest by the river
FMR River Guardians speak up in first round of comments on proposed mine
September 14, 2026
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
Person points toward wetland
Guiding community-led habitat restoration efforts
September 10, 2026
A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more
Volunteers walk across bridge toward forested area and Minneapolis buildings
FMR's 2026 ESI summer program highlights
September 8, 2026
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
ESI participants at Harriet Island
Thanks to our 2026 summer field ecology interns!
September 8, 2026
Anna and Jayden, our summer field ecology interns, helped restore and manage conservation sites, and monitored the impacts our habitat restoration work is having on wildlife. Read more
Anna and Jayden out in the field
Being a voice for the river at the national SAF Conference
September 3, 2026
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
Meghan speaking at the SAF Conference.

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Upcoming Events

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Election 2026: Voting guide
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Educators: Bring FMR to your students
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