Updates and Articles

Reconnecting with the river: FMR's 2024 summer youth program

September 12, 2024

On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more

Thank you, summer 2024 interns!

September 11, 2024

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation work, conducting bird, plant and monarch surveys and more. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

September 10, 2024

Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA in the fall with a view of the river from bluffs

Celebrating the carp deterrent win — and starting what comes next

September 10, 2024

"We owe it to every Minnesotan to see this project through," FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman said at a press conference. Read more

Coalition members, legislators and agency staff all pose for a celebratory photo outside at Harriet Island.

Share your thoughts, hopes for Dakota County parks, greenways and natural areas

September 4, 2024

Is there a park-related topic that you’re passionate about? Or something you'd like to see emphasized in Dakota County's parks and natural areas over the next few decades? If so, this is your chance to have your voice heard. Read more

A guide to local prairie wonderlands

August 23, 2024

Our favorite metro prairies — some restored, some native remnants, but all prairies FMR supporters can be proud of. Plus, what colorful blooms you can find where and when. Read more

Liatris and goldenrod blooming in prairie

You're invited to our biggest party of the year

August 23, 2024

Join us Sept. 26 at our fall fundraiser for a chance to toast all we've accomplished together for the river. Register by Sept. 12. Read more

Local businesses are leading the way on clean-water crops

August 13, 2024

Meet some of the businesses across Minnesota working to support a more sustainable, river-friendly agricultural system. Read more

A baker at a large table, spreading flour as dough sits waiting to the side.

Wild, weird and wonderful: The peculiarities of Minnesota's native bees

August 13, 2024

From nectar robbers and buzz pollinators, get to know some of the traits and behaviors that make our native bees stand out. Read more

This election season, join us to support the lottery-backed environment fund

August 8, 2024

Thousands of environmental projects throughout Minnesota depend on our vote this fall. As we approach the 2024 general election, here's how you can support this critical fund as an organization or individual. Read more