River Guardians

River Guardians
Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

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Join us for a town hall-style community meeting, featuring a brief statement from Mayor Carter followed by a Q&A. Read more
Mayor Carter in front of the St. Paul skyline
Welcome to our new Grassroots Organizing Coordinator (and farewell to Maddie!)

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Meet Jenna, our new River Guardians advocacy program leader, and celebrate our outgoing coordinator's achievements. Read more
Jenna Hawkes by river
There's still time to push for stronger river protections in St. Paul

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St. Paul residents are speaking up about a proposal to water down riverfront development regulations. Read more
St. Paul skyline with river
Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!

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Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river! Read more
A family of volunteers at the 2022 Earth Day cleanup
Webinar: Sustainable Aviation Fuel — How Minnesota can get it right

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How can new, renewable jet fuel — yes, jet fuel — help clean up the river and improve water quality throughout Minnesota? Watch our recorded webinar to find out. Read more
Airplane over river and yellow camelina
3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 2024

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River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more
River Guardians at Forever Green tour
Cleanup planning begins for toxic Ford Area C

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We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more
Summer riverbank near old Ford plant

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm OR 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Magnolia Blossom Paddle Boat, St. Paul
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property, Inver Grove Heights