Our River Campaign:
It all starts here
At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.
Updates
Stewardship & Education
FMR’s Stream Health Evaluation Program has delivered vital scientific data for nearly two decades.Read more.
Land Use & Planning
A draft cleanup plan will be released any day now — and advocates will soon have a chance to call for full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site. Tour the dumpsite this fall, sign our petition and get the latest.Read more.
Conservation
Our wildlife camera monitoring program provides data that can help us improve habitat restoration. It also provides some very fun pictures.Read more.
General
FMR's first-ever juried art exhibition, "Our River: Mississippi Muse," will open in early December. Artist and FMR Board Member Jake Keeler talks about the show and offers an early look at some of the artwork.Read more.
Water & Legislative
Two members of FMR's Water program attended to be a voice for the river and clean water in discussions around Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy. Read more.
OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER
Upcoming Events
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Now through October 26, 2025, dawn to 11 p.m.
Raspberry Island, St. Paul
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