Updates and Articles

What the Mississippi River needs from the new Farm Bill

August 14, 2023

The Farm Bill accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of spending on programs that address nutrition, commodity crop production, farmland conservation, research and more. Read more

A pair of hands examining the roots of a small, green plant that has been pulled from an agricultural field.

A new tool in our toolbox for buckthorn control: Critical period cutting

August 7, 2023

We're always looking for new and better ways to keep buckthorn from becoming dominant in our woodlands and forests. A new method we're trying in the Gorge shows promise and doesn't require power tools or herbicides. Read more

Volunteers work on buckthorn removal by the river

What the research says about how to stop invasive carp

August 4, 2023

Where and how are invasive carp moving? Why do we need a bioacoustic fish fence? What about native fish? We tagged along with Dr. Peter Sorensen to the Driftless Area to get firsthand experience of the latest research. Read more

Dr. Peter Sorensen works from a boat on the river

Summer staff transitions

August 2, 2023

Celebrate two promotions and the impact of two staff who are heading off to new adventures. Read more

Position Announcement: Stewardship & Education Program Director

July 28, 2023

Join our team! Applications are due Friday, September 8. Read more

Final projects from our 2023 ESI summer intensive fellows

July 27, 2023

Our summer youth fellows created capstone projects they were passionate about, ranging from a river cleanup volunteer event to a zine about sustainable agriculture. Read more

Now hiring: Collaborative Pathways partnership manager

July 19, 2023

Please help spread the word about a new position to support the Collaborative Pathways program. Read more

Where we work: Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area

July 18, 2023

The Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area harbors the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County — about 100 acres — along with an outstanding diversity of plants and animals, including nine rare species. Read more

Army Corps study on the future of two metro locks and dams enters new phase

July 17, 2023

What will the Corps focus on in their years-long study about the future of two metro locks and dams? The release of the Corps scoping documents gives us a picture of what questions they'll investigate — and what could go unanswered. Read more

Lower St. Anthony Falls lock and dam and Ford dam

FMR turns 30! A birthday note from our director

July 12, 2023

July marks our 30th anniversary of protecting, restoring and enhancing the Mississippi River together. Executive Director Whitney Clark reflects on our beginnings and celebrates all we've accomplished since. Read more