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

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

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

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