Enjoy our annual report
Celebrate an impactful year in this interactive flow of stories
Updates and Articles
July 10, 2024
Land Use & Planning Program Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman talks about parallels between the Rapidan Dam and the locks and dams on the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Read more
July 9, 2024
We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more
June 13, 2024
Step-by-step instructions for removing large buckthorn using this new, herbicide-free method. Read more
June 13, 2024
These collective investments are a laudable first step, but there's more to be done to address the root cause of nitrate pollution in the state. Read more
June 12, 2024
It was a big year for our high school youth council: advocacy, community engagement, planning, paddling and more. Check out this collection of reflections and photos from the council members. Read more
June 5, 2024
As we thank our prior director, we're looking for applicants by the end of July to manage this dynamic department. Read more
June 4, 2024
A new poetry anthology honors one of the river's most iconic birds and benefits FMR. Read more
June 1, 2024
We're intentionally developing our ESI summer programming to better help youth know, feel and care for the Mississippi River. Here's how we hope to facilitate deeper connections. Read more
May 22, 2024
We found success by looking for opportunities to move things forward in ways we maybe hadn’t considered from the outset. Read more
May 21, 2024
Check out three crops already green in mid May: Kernza, perennial flax and pennycress. Read more
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