Updates and Articles

Press statement: It’s time for state action on invasive carp

March 23, 2023

This morning, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced the capture of 30 silver carp in the Mississippi near Winona. This afternoon, FMR and our allies are testifying at the Senate, calling for a carp barrier. Read more

Got scat? The next phase of the coyote and fox project

by Ellie Rogers

March 19, 2023

How are wild canids adapting to urban areas? FMR supporters have been helping researchers find out. Hear about how to get involved in two new community science initiatives with the Twin Cities Coyote and Fox Project. Read more

Coyote standing atop inactive railroad tracks.

How River Guardians helped us reach a clean-water crops milestone

March 15, 2023

The official launch of this market development grant program is the culmination of a yearlong effort. Read more

Two packets of food snacks made with clean-water crops sit on a table in the foreground. In the blurred background, you can make out warehouse shelves and individuals talking.

Where to buy food, drinks made with clean-water crops

by Shaymus McLaughlin

March 13, 2023

You can support the continued development of clean-water crops by enjoying these food and drink products. Read more

Plastic cups of Kernza beer on a table, with homemade snack bars just past them and bags of products that feature clean-water crops on the other end of the table.

Farewell Sophie Downey!

March 8, 2023

After five years of service, FMR's outreach and volunteer coordinator Sophie Downey is moving on. Sophie's hard work brought thousands of metro residents to natural areas to help restore habitat and strengthen community connections. Yay, volunteers! Read more

Sophie Downey smiling for the camera while standing in front of the Mississippi River.

Where we work: Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area

February 16, 2023

A 220-acre protected riverfront stretch in Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area offers vast views of the river valley and is home to a rare dry prairie that supports an immense diversity of plants, birds and other wildlife. Read more

Volunteers walk up hill at Grey Cloud Dunes

A tribute to Dave Durenberger

January 26, 2023

Today, we lost a dear friend, not only to Friends of the Mississippi River but all of Minnesota: environmental and public health champion, David Durenberger. Read more

David Durenberger, in a suit and speaking behind a microphone at Water Action Day at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda in 2018.

St. Paul's new bird-safe, river-oriented development rules move ahead

January 26, 2023

We think the city's proposed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area development guidelines are the best we've seen. Read more

Thanks to Hugh, our fall Land Conservation intern

January 11, 2023

Hugh supported bird and plant surveys, analyzed data, sorted native prairie seeds and helped lead volunteer stewardship events. We're grateful to him for his service! Read more