FMR Updates

We're growing! Meet FMR's newest staff and board members

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October 3, 2024

We recently welcomed Individual Gifts Officer Allyson Petry and two new board members, Chris Crutchfield and Jake Keeler. Read more

Thank you for joining us for our 2024 fall gala

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September 25, 2024

Over 250 attendees came together to raise more than $165,000 to protect the river and the communities it sustains. Thanks to all who participated! Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more

Welcome to two new Stewardship & Education staff

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September 13, 2024

A new program director and our first-ever Climate Impact Corps member are joining the team this fall. We're also bidding a fond farewell to Ivy Song, our event assistant. Read more

Reconnecting with the river: FMR's 2024 summer youth program

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September 12, 2024

On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more

Thank you, summer 2024 interns!

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September 11, 2024

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation work, conducting bird, plant and monarch surveys and more. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

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September 10, 2024

Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more