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 Alex Roth
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
St. Paul skyline and Mississippi River
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
Hugh Gabriel
River Guardians' top questions, concerns about the future of the locks and dams
January 10, 2023
River Guardians submitted more than 170 comments about the future of the locks and dams. Here are the most frequent questions and topics. Read more
A kayaker paddles away from Lock and Dam 1 on a sunny June day in 2022.

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