Welcome new ecologist, Joe Walton!

Welcome Joe Walton, FMR's newest staff ecologist!

Welcome Joe Walton, FMR's newest staff ecologist! Joe brings a lot of wonderful experiences and skills to FMR's land conservation program. He completed his bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Minnesota, where he is currently completing a master's degree in Urban and Community Forestry. With over 10 years' experience in the natural resources field, Joe brings a great deal of knowledge of natural communities and how to manage them. He also has extensive experience in managing and restoring lakeshores and stream banks, planning and implementing stormwater best management practices such as raingardens, infiltration swales, sedimentation basins and wetland buffers.

Joe will be developing natural resource management plans, undertaking plant surveys, helping to plan volunteer stewardship events and leading restoration activities. He's already rolled up his sleeves, and we know that the Mississippi River will greatly benefit from Joes contribution. Welcome Joe!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis and St. Paul
April through October
St. Paul

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.