FMR Updates

FMR Updates
We're hiring!

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We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content. Read more
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Thank you for joining us for Take Me to the River

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More than 200 guests came to our reimagined fall gala, raising nearly $200,000 for the river. Read more
Guests at the art experience table
FMR River Guardians speak up in first round of comments on proposed mine

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This summer, the public had its first opportunity to comment on a proposed nickel-sulfide mine in Tamarack. Hundreds of FMR River Guardians advocated for clean water for current and future generations. What happens next? Read more
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Guiding community-led habitat restoration efforts

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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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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
ESI participants at Harriet Island
Thanks to our 2026 summer field ecology interns!

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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
Anna and Jayden out in the field
Being a voice for the river at the national SAF Conference

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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
Meghan speaking at the SAF Conference.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Sunday, November 1, noon-8 p.m.
Wabasha Brewing Taproom, St. Paul
Now through Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Your polling place