You're invited! Governor's Water Summit Briefing

Hosted by Gov. Mark Dayton, the Governor's Water Summit will focus public attention on the serious challenges facing Minnesota’s water supplies — in both rural and urban areas — and continue statewide dialogue to help address those challenges. Scheduled for Saturday, February 27th, the summit brings together water-quality experts, farmers, legislators, regulators, the business community, members of the public, local leaders and a wide variety of other stakeholders. While registration for this first-of-its-kind event quickly reached capacity, there will be opportunities to participate online.

If you plan to attend or would like to participate remotely:

  • Please let FMR River Advocate Alicia Uzarek know!
  • Join us for our Water Summit Briefing and Happy HourThursday, February 25th, 5-7 p.m. at the Minnesota Environmental Partnership office in downtown St. Paul. ​Relax, have a snack and beer and learn how to make the most of your participation to protect the Mississippi River and all of our states waters. ​Please RSVP!
  • If you're attending the summit in-person, be sure to visit FMR and our water-quality friends at the Minnesota Environmental Partnership table on the first floor! 

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
Apply now for spring through summer program
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.