Stewardship

Stewardship
Local muralist Liv Novotny to create FMR's third water quality mural

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As we look to the new year, FMR is excited to announce the selection of Liv Novotny as the lead artist for our third water quality mural project. Novotny will work with the community to design and install a water quality mural in St. Paul this summer.  >>

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An examploe of another mural created by Liv Novotny
Thank you, River Stewards!

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In 2018, volunteers of all ages got their hands dirty with FMR at community events. Together over 700 individuals gave a combined 3,082 hours of service to help protect, enhance and restore the health of the river and our local communities. In gratitude, we've gathered some of our favorite photos from this restoration season.  >>

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Allan Tokuda at Ole Olson Park
Young river stewards hit it out of the park once again

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

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Students remove garlic mustard from the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis
30 ways you can help the river

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How can you help the river? Here are 30 ways! Read more
Ole Olson prairie and Minneapolis
River Heights Park saved, restoration begins!

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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. >>

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Residents and River Guardians helped save this park!
Collect native seed at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA

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Join us to collect prairie seeds at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County. Read more
Two volunteers collect prairie grass seeds

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Upcoming Events

This school year
In your classroom or outside
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis