Our River Campaign:
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At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
Updates and Articles
January 16, 2025
Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more
January 15, 2025
We hosted three interns last fall: One mapped and analyzed bumble bee habitat, and two joined our advocacy team to advance a better future at toxic riverfront site Ford Area C. Read more
January 13, 2025
St. Paul was supposed to adopt a new Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance to guide riverfront development by January 2021. Four years later, the process has stalled and city leaders won't share why. Read more
January 13, 2025
Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill. Read more
January 10, 2025
We often survey members, volunteers, advocates and online supporters. Now, we’d like to turn the tables: What are you curious about? Read more
January 2, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to significantly impact water quality. Here are some of the factors that will determine whether those impacts are for the better, or for the worse. Read more
December 10, 2024
Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
December 9, 2024
Mining company Holcim is proposing a mining operation directly in the riverbed in Cottage Grove. This might be the best option for the multinational company's bottom line, but it may not be the best for our community or the river. Read more
December 5, 2024
Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more
December 3, 2024
River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more
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Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul