FMR Updates

Final projects from our 2023 ESI summer intensive fellows

July 27, 2023

Our summer youth fellows created capstone projects they were passionate about, ranging from a river cleanup volunteer event to a zine about sustainable agriculture. Read more

FMR turns 30! A birthday note from our director

July 12, 2023

July marks our 30th anniversary of protecting, restoring and enhancing the Mississippi River together. Executive Director Whitney Clark reflects on our beginnings and celebrates all we've accomplished since. Read more

Chocolate cake with decoration: 30 years, canoe, tent, river, bonfire

FMR welcomes two new board members

July 3, 2023

We're excited to introduce Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio and Dr. Lynn Broaddus, the newest additions to our board of directors. Read more

Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio (left) and Dr. Lynn Broaddus (right)

Sackett case: How the Supreme Court ruling impacts the Mississippi River

June 12, 2023

On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a decision that drastically narrows the scope of the Clean Water Act and represents one of the most far-reaching rollbacks to this decades-old law since its passage in 1972. Read more

Meet our new volunteer coordinator

June 12, 2023

Tabitha Birdwell will lead our volunteer efforts. Meet her at a stewardship event this summer! Read more

Metropolitan Council consults FMR's youth council for 2050 plan

June 7, 2023

The Environmental Stewardship Institute's Youth Council presented to the Met Council their findings on park access and connection, habitat conservation and community gardens. Hear their recommendations. Read more