Mississippi named one of the 'most endangered rivers' in the US
As covered by MPR News, WCCO and other media outlets, the Mississippi River made the list of "America’s Most Endangered Rivers" this week. But a proposed federal program — championed by Friends of the Mississippi River and many others — has the potential to turn that designation around. >>
Area C: The overlooked Ford site
Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate to clean up this site. As the process ramps up in the coming months, we'll need you to join us in taking action. >>
New York Times spotlights U of M's clean-water crops
These clean-water crops hold great promise — both for improving water quality and giving an economic boost to Minnesota farmers. (Photo by Dodd Demas for FMR)
The New York Times, as part of its series on "Visionaries" across the country, wrote about the University of Minnesota’s Dr. Donald Wyse and his leading work to develop new, commercially viable clean-water crops. >>
Meet our new staff!
Nearly our whole staff team, including most of our newest members, took a field trip in May to learn more about our initiatives along the river.
Thanks to our supporters and funders, we've expanded! We're excited to introduce five new staff members. >>
FMR welcomes Dr. Kate Knuth and Aubre Parsons to our board of directors
We're thrilled to welcome two new members to our board of directors this spring. >>
Join us for lock and dam focus-group tours this summer
We're about to begin a big study to consider the future of two locks and dams in the heart of the Twin Cities.
We're co-hosting free bike, kayak, boat cruise and walking tours this summer to help community members learn more about the future possibilities for our metro river. >>
Sign up for updates on An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River
FMR’s annual event, An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River, is slated for September 29, 2022. Our event promises to be entertaining and educational; you don't want to miss it!
Sign up to be the first to hear about our latest event news and updates. >>
Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature
FMR entered this unique 2022 legislative session with a slate of clear priorities. After a week-long break, lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol for the final legislative push. Now is a great time to take stock and take action. >>
The ESI Youth Advisory Council's first year
The most recent expansion of our Environmental Stewardship Institute (ESI) is a youth-led council that explores pathways to environmental leadership at FMR and in the larger Twin Cities community through the school year. Here's what the 2022-2023 founding members have been up to, including their first public event earlier this month. >>
Will Minnesota get the lead out this session?
Numerous bills addressing lead pollution and lead in drinking water are moving forward at the Legislature this session. Here's how Minnesota could get the lead out of schools, drinking water pipes and more. >>