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

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Along the Vermillion River, Hastings
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Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.