Our River Campaign:
It all starts here
At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
Updates and Articles
October 6, 2025
Meander on the Mississippi attendees took a boat ride through the river gorge and Lock and Dam 1 in St. Paul while learning about the possibility of dam removal at the third Our River event. Check out our photos and a recap of the program. Read more
September 30, 2025
We're excited to connect with others studying monarchs, collaborate on research, and share our own expertise and volunteer-collected findings to protect monarchs for generations to come. Read more
September 16, 2025
At a neighborhood park in Hastings, FMR is working with the city to turn a former landfill into a thriving prairie with multiple pollinator gardens. Read more
September 11, 2025
This is the state’s flagship plan to address the stubborn, long-running nitrate and phosphorus pollution issues plaguing many of Minnesota’s waters. Read more
September 11, 2025
Our 22 summer high-school fellows met a variety of professionals working in the field and got a taste of different careers. Their capstone projects included a zine, a documentary, cleanup events and more. See what they created. Read more
September 8, 2025
Meet Jenna, our new River Guardians advocacy program leader, and celebrate our outgoing coordinator's achievements. Read more
September 5, 2025
Watch this moving video from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe explaining the threat posed to their traditions and the water we all value by the proposed Tamarack Mine. Read more
August 21, 2025
Some good news for our local national park unit, but MNRRA and federal agencies working for the river still face many challenges. Here's what we're seeing from our partners. Read more
August 21, 2025
Tucked into a meander of the Elk River just before its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bailey Point Nature Preserve's floodplains, forests and prairies create a refuge for bald eagles, red foxes and songbirds. Read more
August 18, 2025
Kass engaged students across the metro area through our youth programming, led interpretive walks at our volunteer restoration events and so much more. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Highland Park Community Center Auditorium, St. Paul
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove