Stewardship

Stewardship
Changing climate, changing river

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How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
Flooded river at Harriet Island
Support pollinators

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Small but mighty, pollinators have an enormous job. Without them, most plants — including the crops we eat — couldn’t fruit. Here's how you can support pollinators. Read more
Wild bee on a leadplant prairie flower in Minnesota
'Pour It Forward' with Wabasha Brewing

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Meet FMR's new Member Relations Manager and enjoy a pint this Give to the Max Day. Read more
Now available: 'Little Mouse, Big River' — a children's book about caring for the river

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Written collaboratively by our youth council, this book helps young readers see the connection between their neighborhood streets and the mighty river that winds through the Twin Cities. Read more
Mouse on paper crane paddles down a river flanked by native plants and wildlife
Guiding community-led habitat restoration efforts

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A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more
Volunteers walk across bridge toward forested area and Minneapolis buildings
FMR's 2026 ESI summer program highlights

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Our high school summer program explored the river and the work it takes to keep it healthy. Participants' capstone projects included an animated video, a painted triptych, native planting models and more. See what they created. Read more
ESI participants at Harriet Island

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
November 1 - 19, 2026
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