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
A trio of free FMR events combined paddling with education and restoration.Read more.
Land Use & Planning
The Cottage Grove City Council recently approved the environmental review for a riverbed mine next to Lower Grey Cloud Island. FMR and many others still believe that this mine would have major negative impacts — and it might not be legal. Read more.
Conservation
Monarchs have migrated south, and our Pollinator Evaluation Program volunteers have wrapped up their first season of monitoring. Here's what they found.Read more.
Water & Legislative
We’ve already seen improvements to the state's climate change plan as a direct result of our feedback, setting up stronger river protections for the years ahead.Read more.
General
Over 100 guests joined us for the opening reception of Our River: Mississippi Muse at the F-O-K Studio’s third-floor gallery. This is FMR's first juried art exhibition, featuring 18 river-inspired pieces.Read more.
OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER
Upcoming Events
December 5 - 19, 2025
F-O-K Studios in St. Paul
Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro
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