Mississippi Dunes

Mississippi Dunes
Mississippi Dunes info session: A new park for Cottage Grove

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April 12, 2021

Cottage Grove has an opportunity to protect part of the riverfront Mississippi Dunes, a former golf course. Learn more about this special place and how to get involved May 3, 5 p.m. >>

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Mississippi Dunes Info Session
River access, wildlife habitat, year-round recreation: Cottage Grove’s unique opportunity
by Betsy Daub

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May 7, 2019

The City of Cottage Grove has the opportunity to turn an old golf course into open space for wildlife and a recreational park for residents and visitors in an area lacking in river access. Here are our top reasons why we should protect this special place from development.  >>

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A rare opportunity to protect 150+ acres on the main stem of the Mississippi

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January 4, 2019

FMR is leading the charge to acquire and restore a once-manicured golf course in Washington County. Learn more about this opportunity and our hope to transform the former golf fairways and putting greens back to their natural state.  >>

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A view of the Mississippi River looking across to Lower Grey Cloud Island from the former site of Mississippi Dunes Golf Links.

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