Our River Campaign ends

Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day to give
Capacity-building campaign for the future of the river

Four years ago, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) launched the Our River Campaign with a $1 million gift. Recently, another generous couple helped us surpass $5 million, a testament to their deep belief in FMR’s mission to protect and restore the Mississippi River.

Thanks to hundreds of supporters, we’ve now raised $5.6 million, and we’re setting our sights on $6 million by December 31, 2025. 

At the heart of the Our River Campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River. Raising $400,000 more by year's end will enable us to enhance our impact within the five campaign pillars. Together we can bring about a transformed and thriving river with clean and healthy waters, a vibrant watershed resilient to climate change, and diverse, engaged communities caring for its future. Please join us in shaping a brighter future for the river with a gift on or before December 31.

Upcoming Events

August 13 through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
TPT, Twin Cities PBS
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park

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.