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May 13, 2025
Our volunteers' waders are dry. Our biologist has waded through the data. Here's what we found out about water quality by sampling tiny aquatic insects in the Rice Creek watershed last year. Read more
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May 13, 2025
St. Paul residents are speaking up about a proposal to water down riverfront development regulations. Read more
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May 13, 2025
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are living water quality indicators. Meet three that our monitoring volunteers sample — and find out what they might mean about stream health. Read more
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April 14, 2025
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
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March 26, 2025
Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
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March 17, 2025
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections. Here's how to help. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights
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