Lake Pepin process hits the brakes!

Last month, we noted that FMR, in partnership with the MPCA, was scheduled to host the first round of Lake Pepin TMDL public open houses this September. Unfortunately, it turns out that due to a request from the U.S. EPA that Minnesota address site-specific standards for Lake Pepin before the Lake Pepin TMDL is completed, that the September public hearings will be delayed until later this fall. More information of the site-specific standards for Lake Pepin, along with updates on the Lake Pepin TMDL project, will be available in our next issue of Mississippi Messages.

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.