Updates
Water & Legislative
Here's how the 2026 blue wave election results could impact the Mississippi River and FMR's policy goals in the year ahead.Read more.
Stewardship & Education
This year our Environmental Stewardship Institute Youth Council will focus on one of the biggest questions facing the metro Mississippi River: What should we do with our aging locks and dams?Read more.
General
This out-and-back hike runs through the river gorge, an oasis of steep bluffs, rugged ravines and natural springs in the heart of the Twin Cities. Check out our map to get tips and stories from our staff before you go.Read more.
Land Use & Planning
The award honors FMR's 20-year campaign to establish stronger, more protective rules for riverfront development along the metro Mississippi. Watch the video for the story of how FMR and our advocates made it happen.Read more.
Water & Legislative
These guardrails are a significant win for the health of the Mississippi River and a step toward a SAF industry that accounts for many definitions of sustainability, not just carbon emissions. Here's how they came together.Read more.
OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
Monday-Friday, January 25-29, 2027
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