Sign up for Mississippi Messages

Mississippi River image with canoes

Stay current on the Mississippi River!

Sign up below for our enewsletter, and you'll get an email twice a month with the latest river news, explainers, wildlife updates, ways you can help, and invites to events and celebrations. 

You might open your email to find: a guide to spring birding on the river, the latest on efforts to clean up a toxic riverfront dumpsite, a chance to weigh in on clean water policy at the Capitol, an opportunity to monitor pollinators or dig in at a prairie restoration, and a list of ways to reduce water pollution — all in one issue. (Check out past editions here.)

We'll never share your email address, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want to get involved right away?

Become a member

Give today to help us realize our vision of clean waters, thriving habitat and a river for all to enjoy.

Steward lands and waters you love

Support our work and restore diverse, quality habitat across the metro region.

Join the River Guardians

Advocate for policies and plans that improve water quality and communities.

Upcoming Events

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
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis

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.