Council of Advisors

Friends of the Mississippi River is honored to rely upon the wisdom and experience of the following advisors as it develops its strategic priorities and policy positions.

  • Shirley Hunt Alexander
  • Peter Bachman
  • Charles K. Dayton
  • David Durenberger
  • George Latimer
  • Ted Mondale
  • Dr. Michael Osterholm
  • Phil Riveness
  • Tina Smith

Upcoming Events

Tend a restored oak savanna at Davis Farm Park [WAITLIST]
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Pull invasive plants at Nicollet Island Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Pull invasive plant species at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

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Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.

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