Stewardship

How (and when) to use the critical period cutting method to remove invasive buckthorn

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June 13, 2024

Step-by-step instructions for removing large buckthorn using this new, herbicide-free method. Read more

Person lops branches off of buckthorn stump

The river as teacher: A preview of our paddling-centered summer youth program

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June 1, 2024

We're intentionally developing our ESI summer programming to better help youth know, feel and care for the Mississippi River. Here's how we hope to facilitate deeper connections. Read more

From the Mekong to the Mississippi: Sovatha’s river story

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May 2, 2024

"As a young refugee encountering the Mississippi for the first time, I would never have imagined in a million years that in the future I would come full circle, working to care for the river that welcomed me." Read more

Play river gorge bingo

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April 10, 2024

Joining us for our Earth Day cleanup? Find signs of spring and signs of habitat restoration as you volunteer! Read more

Bloodroot plus text: River Gorge Bingo Spring Edition

Paddling with the river we love: Why FMR is steering toward more on-water programming

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April 9, 2024

To foster more chances for Twin Cities youth to deepen their own relationships with the water, we'll be adding more on-water experiences to our programming. Read more

Tip of a canoe in the river by forested area

Five things we learned from stream monitoring in 2023

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January 16, 2024

Three teams of volunteers pulled hundreds of samples from streams in 2023, detailing insects and crustaceans present — a key to analyzing stream health over time. Here are five takeaways from our work. Read more