Vote Yes for Minnesota

[Graphic: Vote Yes campaign sign]

Friends of the Mississippi River is a proud co-sponsor of the Vote Yes campaign in support of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

On 4 November 2008, Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to vote Yes for the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which will dedicate small sales tax increase to the protection and restoration of our waters, wildlife habitat, parks, and trails.

This November, vote Yes to protect the Minnesota you love!

The full ballot language will read:

Clean Water, Wildlife, Cultural Heritage, and Natural Areas

Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to dedicate funding to protect our drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore our wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve our arts and cultural heritage; to support our parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore our lakes, rivers, steams, and groundwater by increasing the sales and use tax rate beginning July 1, 2009, by three-eighths of one percent on taxable sales until the year 2034?

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis
Now through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis

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.