FMR Updates

Guiding community-led habitat restoration efforts

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September 10, 2026

A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more

Volunteers walk across bridge toward forested area and Minneapolis buildings

FMR's 2026 ESI summer program highlights

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September 8, 2026

Our high school summer program explored the river and the work it takes to keep it healthy. Participants' capstone projects included an animated video, a painted triptych, native planting models and more. See what they created. Read more

Thanks to our 2026 summer field ecology interns!

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September 8, 2026

Anna and Jayden, our summer field ecology interns, helped restore and manage conservation sites, and monitored the impacts our habitat restoration work is having on wildlife. Read more

Being a voice for the river at the national SAF Conference

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September 3, 2026

FMR was the only environmental advocacy nonprofit to present at this recent fuels-focused conference. Our message? Prioritize clean water, habitat and real sustainability. Read more

Thank you, Tahera. Welcome, Corrie and George!

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August 17, 2026

We celebrate the service of our retiring finance director while welcoming our newest director and board member. Read more

Sneak preview: Children's book celebrates caring for the river

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June 15, 2026

Our Environmental Stewardship Institute Youth Council drafted a picture book this year that follows an adventurous mouse from storm drain to river to community cleanup. Here's a peek into their process and the design. Read more