Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

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Updates

A hand holds an invasive silver carp out of the water.
Land Use & Planning
June 2, 2023
After another big invasive carp discovery, will the DNR finally act on a barrier?
Large numbers of invasive carp were found congregating at Lock and Dam 5 for the second time since March.Read more.
A pair of hands examining the roots of a small, green plant that has been pulled from an agricultural field.
Water & Legislative
June 9, 2023
What the Mississippi River needs from the new Farm Bill
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 collage showing parts of five different photos, all from this legislative session: Two FMR staffers posing with fish postcards in the Capitol; an FMR staffer testifying at a May 1 hearing; A state senator posing with children following a hearing; legislators on a tour at the Forever Green Initiative facilities; printed papers with the FMR logo, shown with the Capitol building in the background.
Conservation, Water & Legislative, Land Use & Planning
May 25, 2023
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared this session
FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened.Read more.
Native plants and bee + text "#MNLEG Final Update"
Conservation
May 23, 2023
FMR pollinator research and habitat projects receive state funds
The Minnesota Legislature passed bills that include five FMR restoration and enhancement projects and our three-year research project on best practices for pollinator habitat management.Read more.
Julia, Leah, Carrie, Sov
Conservation, Stewardship & Education
May 8, 2023
Welcome to four new FMR staff
This spring we're excited to introduce you to four new staff who will work with our youth programs, events, restoration projects and pollinator research.Read more.
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OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

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Upcoming Events

Fair State Brewing and FMR Draft Night
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis
South Branch Vermillion AMA garlic mustard pull
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
South Branch Vermillion Aquatic Management Area, Hastings
Walk & Learn: Ford Area C and Twin Cities Locks & Dams [FULL]
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park

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