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

Tend a prairie at Hastings River Flats Park [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, Hastings
Webinar: Sulfide mining’s looming threat to Minnesota and the Mississippi River
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Zoom
Keep 'em Clean: Stencil St. Paul storm drains with FMR
August 1 through October 15, 2026
Throughout St. Paul

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