Our River Campaign:
It all starts here
At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
Updates and Articles
April 15, 2025
This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more
April 14, 2025
Restoration at this dedicated wildlife sanctuary has turned an old hay field into a thriving prairie and a thicket of buckthorn into diverse woodland habitat. Read more
April 14, 2025
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
April 3, 2025
More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more
April 3, 2025
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
March 26, 2025
Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
March 24, 2025
It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more
March 19, 2025
Buy tickets now for any of these four events: music in the prairie with The Cactus Blossoms, dinner crafted with clean-water crops, a paddleboat cruise through St. Paul and a juried river art show opening. Read more
March 19, 2025
These local businesses and organizations are getting an important financial boost as they work to support clean-water crops. Read more
March 17, 2025
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections. Here's how to help. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights