Washington County Open Space Program Still Not On Line

A $20 million land and water protection program in Washington County that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2006 still has not been initiated by the County Board. Three years later voters, landowners and conservation professionals are getting frustrated.

Upcoming Events

Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside
Pull garlic mustard at Camel's Hump [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove
Partner event: Mightyssippi 10-Mile Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Along the river in St. Paul

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Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.

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