Friends of the Mississippi River

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

Updates

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Water & Legislative

August 14, 2026

Star Tribune publishes FMR, farmer commentary on ag pollution

The commentary highlights the most effective solution to agricultural runoff pollution: Clean-water crops and more living cover.Read more.

Water being poured into glass, being held by a hand in a field of Kernza.

Stewardship & Education

July 31, 2026

New curriculum available: Farming for People and Water

Friends of the Mississippi River offers free downloadable curricula on topics like watersheds, erosion, wetlands and more. Now we're excited to share our latest addition: the Farming for People and Water curriculum.Read more.

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General

July 30, 2026

We're hiring!

We're hiring a Member Relations Manager! Read more.

Land Use & Planning

August 14, 2026

St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall: No immediate threat, advocacy still needed

An important study of the underwater cutoff wall above St. Anthony Falls is now complete. We know a lot more about its condition and failure risks, but one crucial question remains: Who owns it?Read more.