Friends of Pool 2

11/08/2026

ALERT: Bidding ends today at 5 PM. If you haven't bid yet, you still have a little time! And there are plenty of bargains left. Great holiday gift ideas, etc.

Welcome to the Friends of Pool 2 Fall Online Auction! ⚓Every bid you place directly supports our mission to enhance recreation, improve safety, and strengthen…

11/07/2026

🛟 SAFETY SATURDAY: Cold Water Is No Joke! ❄️

The air might still feel comfortable on some November days, but the Mississippi River is getting COLD!

Remember: Cold water can be dangerous even for strong swimmers!
Cold water shock can occur suddenly, causing involuntary gasping, rapid breathing, and difficulty controlling your movements.

Be cautious and always stay safe!

11/05/2026

"Give to the Max Day" in Minnesota is coming up soon. In fact, early giving has already begun! Friends of Pool 2 will once again be participating in this statewide charity giving event. Please consider donating to FOP2 on this day of giving on November 19th (or even earlier).

Learn more at this link:

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Friends-Of-Pool-2

11/05/2026

🛍️ Have You Checked Out Our Online Auction Yet? Don't miss your chance to snag something special while making a difference!

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-pool-2s-fall-online-auction

11/04/2026

South Washington Watershed District and Corps of Engineers
Hosts Open House for Lower Grey Cloud Backwater Islands
Habitat Restoration in Cottage Grove, MN

The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District (USACOE) invite the public to attend an open house on Monday, November 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, to learn about and provide input on a proposed habitat restoration project within Lower Grey Cloud Slough, located in Pool 2 of the Mississippi River.

The meeting will be held at Glacial Valley Park, 9900 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. A brief presentation by the project team covering river history, its current challenges, and the proposed project will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by time for Q&A and general conversation.

This restoration work is being planned by SWWD and USACOE in close partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

For those unable to attend in person, a recording of the presentation will be published following the event on the USACOE St. Paul District’s YouTube channel

(http://www.youtube.com/usacemvppao).

https://www.cottagegrovemn.gov/714/Glacial-Valley-Park

11/04/2026

Gar facts.

11/04/2026

Opening for a new Minnesota Green Corps person. Apply by 11/15 for this opportunity.

The Minnesota GreenCorps program, coordinated by the MPCA, aims to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals.

11/04/2026

This is a great program, working hard to remove at least some of the lead tackle from our region.

The weather is getting colder, and for many Minnesotans, the countdown has begun for ice fishing season. If you own or operate a store that stocks fishing tackle, the MPCA is offering rebates of up to $3,000 that help retail establishments put more lead-free tackle on their store shelves! For the health of our waters and our wildlife, let's keep it lead-free this ice fishing season. Learn more and apply: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/get-the-lead-out-lead-free-fishing-tackle-rebate-program

11/02/2026

🎉 OUR ONLINE AUCTION IS HERE! 🎉

We’d like to thank all our donors for making this auction happen!
Remember, every bid you make helps us continue our mission: promoting river safety, expanding educational opportunities, supporting youth fishing programs, and protecting the waterways we all love. Let’s be the change. 🌊

Your Voice. Your River.

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-pool-2s-fall-online-auction

Welcome to the Friends of Pool 2 Fall Online Auction! ⚓Every bid you place directly supports our mission to enhance recreation, improve safety, and strengthen…