Thank Governor Dayton for bold leadership on grassy buffers for water quality and habitat

On January 16, 2015, Minnesota's Governor announced his proposal to establish a 50-foot buffer of natural vegetation on all of Minnesota's waters. While exact details are yet to be worked out, it is important to express our support for this initiative. The proposed buffers would reduce runoff pollution, significantly improve water quality and create 125,000 acres of habitat for wildlife.

Act today to thank the Governor for his leadership!

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.