Council of Advisors

Friends of the Mississippi River is honored to rely upon the wisdom and experience of the following advisors as it develops its strategic priorities and policy positions.

  • Shirley Hunt Alexander
  • Peter Bachman
  • Charles K. Dayton
  • David Durenberger
  • George Latimer
  • Ted Mondale
  • Dr. Michael Osterholm
  • Phil Riveness
  • Tina Smith

Upcoming Events

Ford Area C dumpsite cleanup rally & meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul
Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount [WAITLIST]
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside

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Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

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

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