Minnesota Environmental Fund’s “10,000 Reasons Why” photo contest

Lets make sure the Mississippi River is included in the 10,000 reasons why we Minnesotans love and value our environment.

Submit photos with captions, brief statements or even short poems about why Minnesotas environment is important to you until June 21, 2007. Visit the Minnesota Environmental Funds web site for more info or call Pam Weir at 651-917-1876. The contest award celebration will be August 1st from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Bloomington REI — join us for food and prizes.

Upcoming Events

Our River fall event: Meander on the Mississippi [WAITLIST]
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Pine Bend Bluffs brush haul + lunch
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights

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

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