Our River Campaign ends

Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day to give
Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river

Four years ago, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) launched the Our River Campaign with a $1 million gift. Recently, another generous couple helped us surpass $5 million, a testament to their deep belief in FMR’s mission to protect and restore the Mississippi River.

Thanks to hundreds of supporters, we’ve now raised $5.6 million, and we’re setting our sights on $6 million by December 31, 2025. 

At the heart of the Our River Campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River. Raising $400,000 more by year's end will enable us to enhance our impact within the five campaign pillars. Together we can bring about a transformed and thriving river with clean and healthy waters, a vibrant watershed resilient to climate change, and diverse, engaged communities caring for its future. Please join us in shaping a brighter future for the river with a gift on or before December 31.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

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.