Updates and Articles

Must-see FMR spring birding sites along the river

April 15, 2023

Enjoy the wonder of spring migration season with a visit to some of FMR's top Mississippi River flyway restoration sites. Read more

A singing common yellowthroat grips a thorny branch.

Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

April 14, 2023

An overview of the progress we've made — and what still needs to happen — as we enter the final weeks of the session. Read more

Looking up at the iconic dome of the Capitol building in St. Paul, against a clear blue sky as backdrop. Text over the image says "FMR's priorities #MNLEG"

Star Tribune: Minnesotans ‘won't forgive today's officeholders for their inaction on invasive carp’

April 4, 2023

You should blame any future carp catastrophe on those who failed to act during this critical moment, outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson argues. Read more

'State of Our River' event asks how we can protect, restore the Mississippi

March 28, 2023

Rep. Betty McCollum, lead author on the MRRRI bill, hosted the event. It featured discussions with local experts, including FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark. Read more

Rep. Betty McCollum stands on the lefthand side of the frame, speaking into a microphone. Four panel participants sit at a table behind her. One of them is FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark.

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.

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