The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi

When did we first begin polluting the Mississippi and how? How bad did it get before anyone did something about it? Dr. John O. Anfinson, author and historian with the National Park Service, discussed these questions and more at his recent lecture, "The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi" on January 26th. Learn more and check out photos and video from the presentation at the Gorge Stewards blog, gorgestewards.blogspot.com.

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Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis
Now through October 31, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.