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At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
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October 16, 2025
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October 14, 2025
Two members of FMR's Water program attended to be a voice for the river and clean water in discussions around Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy. Read more
October 12, 2025
Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more
October 10, 2025
A draft cleanup plan will be released any day now — and advocates will soon have a chance to call for full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site. Tour the dumpsite this fall, sign our petition and get the latest. Read more
October 9, 2025
FMR’s Stream Health Evaluation Program has delivered vital scientific data for nearly two decades. Read more
October 9, 2025
FMR's first-ever juried art exhibition, "Our River: Mississippi Muse," will open in early December. Artist and FMR Board Member Jake Keeler talks about the show and offers an early look at some of the artwork. Read more
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
October 1, 2025
While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. 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
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Upcoming Events
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
F-O-K Studios, St. Paul