George Dunn

Professional experience: Attorney, Tilton & Dunn, PLLP

Education: J.D., New York Law School; B.S., University of Oregon

Member of the board and supporter of FMR since: 1994 (one of the original FMR board members); past chair of the FMR Board.

Board committees: Policy & Planning

Relevant affiliations: Numerous Environmental Organizations, Mississippi Whitewater Park Group. Also served on the Mississippi River Commission, which guided the establishment of the National Park Service Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Hobbies: Gardening, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor recreation.

Interesting book: A Brief History of Seven Killings and Go Set a Watchman

Favorite Mississippi River location: The Gorge from Saint Anthony Falls to the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Favorite animal: Bees and butterflies

Last memorable vacation: Cape Cod National Seashore

Favorite music: Jazz, blues, reggae, rhythm & blues

Conservation/Environmental heroes: 1) My father— Bob Dunn and 2) All the people who have worked over the years to protect the environment and ecosystem of the BWCA and northeastern Minnesota.

Upcoming Events

Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro
Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day to give
Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.