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Environmental Stewardship Institute
Environmental Stewardship Institute
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January 12, 2026
High school youth in our Environmental Stewardship Institute Council collaborated with artist Jesús Ramírez on this year's storm drain mural at Harriet Island. Read more
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September 11, 2025
Our 22 summer high-school fellows met a variety of professionals working in the field and got a taste of different careers. Their capstone projects included a zine, a documentary, cleanup events and more. See what they created. Read more
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November 12, 2024
Naomi developed her relationship with the Mississippi River in part through her experience with the Environmental Stewardship Institute. Now she helps lead this program for youth. Read more
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September 12, 2024
On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more
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June 12, 2024
It was a big year for our high school youth council: advocacy, community engagement, planning, paddling and more. Check out this collection of reflections and photos from the council members. Read more
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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
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December 18, 2023
We're celebrating the accomplishments of our 1,889 volunteers and 1,081 youth participants this year! See some of our favorite photos and highlights. Read more
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:30am
FMR's office, near Harriet Island in St. Paul
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