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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General
September 30, 2026
We're hiring!
We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content.Read more.
ESI summer program participants stand on the banks of the river looking at the Ford dam
Stewardship & Education
October 19, 2026
ESI Youth Council explores the future of rivers, hydropower and dams
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.
Volunteers on a dirt trail in a rare prairie with the Mississippi River in the background.
Conservation
September 23, 2026
Washington County voters: Help spread the word to vote 'yes'
This election season, we have a special request for Washington County voters: please spread the word about the importance of voting ‘yes’ for your local environment on Tuesday, November 3.Read more.
Golden maple basswood forest by the river
General
September 16, 2026
Hike the only gorge on the entire Mississippi River
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.
A collage of the Mississippi River, an airplane wing refueling and a farmer in a camelina field.
Water & Legislative
October 19, 2026
How FMR helped establish MN's first environmental guardrails on SAF
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.
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OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

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Upcoming Events

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Election 2026: Voting guide
Now through Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Your polling place
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside

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