Stewardship

Young river stewards hit it out of the park once again

by Kate Clayton

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November 8, 2018

A giant thank you to the hundreds of young river stewards who helped us protect and restore the mighty Mississippi this year. >>

Students remove garlic mustard from the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis

30 ways you can help the river

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November 7, 2018

How can you help the river? Here are 30 ways! Read more

River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

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September 19, 2018

After hearing from dozens of community members (including many FMR River Guardians), the Inver Grove Heights city council unanimously voted to save River Heights Park on Monday, May 14.

The council had been considering carving up and selling the 7.5-acre undeveloped natural area as three 2.5-acre lots for housing developers. Instead, the city, FMR and neighbors are going to work together to make the park more accessible — adding a park sign and bench, with details to be determined — while keeping it a natural area and restoring important bird habitat. >>