The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi

When did we first begin polluting the Mississippi and how? How bad did it get before anyone did something about it? Dr. John O. Anfinson, author and historian with the National Park Service, discussed these questions and more at his recent lecture, "The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi" on January 26th. Learn more and check out photos and video from the presentation at the Gorge Stewards blog, gorgestewards.blogspot.com.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.