At Vermillion River Linear Park in Hastings, the cedars we removed from our prairie restoration became the armor of a streambank stabilization project. This revetment not only stops erosion, but will also rebuild the riverbank, creating habitat for trout and other aquatic wildlife.  >>

Climate change has worsened river flooding and drinking water pollution, making FMR's water program work even more important for climate resilience, adaptation, and justice. Here are some reflections on how our Water program's work intersects with both climate change and climate justice.  >>

For Randy Miranda, volunteering every week to tend FMR's prairie restoration at Ole Olson Park near his home was a meditative way to give back and get through the pandemic. Here are Randy's reflections on why he volunteers and what we've accomplished together.  >>

We denounce the recent tide of violence and hate targeting our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members and encourage our supporters to #StopAsianHate / #StopAAPIHate. 

The Mississippi River belongs to all of us. And as long as people of color live in fear of violence and are made to feel unwelcome or unsafe, this aspiration remains unmet. Read more  >>