FMR Updates

FMR Updates
FMR 2025 annual report now live

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Celebrating all that our community of river supporters accomplished in 2025 to steward the Mississippi River for generations to come. Read more
Two volunteers work in prairie by a river
Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river

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From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.
Beth Dooley joins FMR board

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A renowned food and travel writer and longtime friend of FMR, Beth Dooley joined our board in January. Plus, we're celebrating the service two long-time board members who are stepping down, but not entirely away. Read more
Beth Dooley
Thanks to our fall 2025 intern!

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Our Ecological Data Analysis Intern helped FMR analyze data from three different monitoring and research projects. Read more
Tori hauls buckthorn
Latest storm drain mural connects streets to the river

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High school youth in our Environmental Stewardship Institute Council collaborated with artist Jesús Ramírez on this year's storm drain mural at Harriet Island. Read more
ESI council members and artist pose by storm drain mural sketch
Time to weigh in: Ford Area C cleanup plan enters public comment period

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The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
Ford Area C in winter
St. Paul finalizes its riverfront regulations

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St. Paul's long-delayed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally complete! Here's what's in it — and how our River Guardians helped. Read more
Frozen St. Paul riverfront

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Upcoming Events

Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.
Various dates, June 1-15, 2026
All 10 states adjacent to the Mississippi River
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Luminary Arts Center, 700 N. 1st St., Minneapolis