Area C: The overlooked Ford site
Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate to clean up this site. As the process ramps up in the coming months, we'll need you to join us in taking action. >>
Ford Area C updates email list
Sign up for updates, including public meeting announcements about Ford Area C. >>
Take our FMR Advocacy Survey
Take our 5-minute survey to help shape FMR's advocacy engagement in the coming year and let us know how you want to plug in. >>
Join us for lock and dam focus-group tours this summer
We're about to begin a big study to consider the future of two locks and dams in the heart of the Twin Cities.
We're co-hosting free bike, kayak, boat cruise and walking tours this summer to help community members learn more about the future possibilities for our metro river. >>
St. Paul riverfront roundup: Five projects to watch
St. Paul has a lot of projects in the works along its 26 miles of Mississippi River shoreline. Check out the plans for new visitor and cultural centers, recreational improvements and more that will celebrate and improve St. Paul's connection to the river. >>
Our updated Land Use & Planning program name
We've updated the name of our former River Corridor program to Land Use & Planning to better describe what we do. >>
An update on the future of St. Anthony Falls
There's a lot happening around St. Anthony Falls. Here's the latest on the Army Corps' disposition study, upcoming events about the future of the lock area, and that mysterious underwater wall. >>
Rare Maplewood grasslands one step closer to protection
As covered in several news outlets, Ramsey County is stepping back from its plans to develop a rare grassland bird haven. We're celebrating this win and advocating for the next logical step: permanent habitat protection. Ramsey County residents — please send a note to the county to express support for this special refuge. >>
What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?
You may have seen stories in the news about the future of the Twin Cities' locks and dams on the Mississippi River, but it can be tough to get the full picture.
Learn why we support keeping one but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. >>
Position announcement: Grassroots Organizing Coordinator [closed]
About FMR
Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is a leading nonprofit that protects, restores and enhances the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Our focus is the metro area, but our impact is often regional or national.