Friends of the Mississippi River

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Friends of the Mississippi River

Friends of the Mississippi River engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi Rive Read more at fmr.org/equity.

Our work takes place on the ancestral homelands of the Dakota. The river — Haha Wakpa, Misi-ziibi, Mississippi River — we steward in Minnesota has long been stewarded by Native Nations including the Dakota and the Ojibwe.

08/18/2026

Come join FMR as our new Member Relations Manager!⁠
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This position is responsible for growing and cultivating our membership base. It's a full-time role with benefits, and you'll work alongside a fun, welcoming team.⁠
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Learn more and apply here: https://fmr.org/openings

08/17/2026

Fall gala, but make it choose-your-own-FMR-adventure 💡⁠
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We're thrilled to welcome you back to our annual fall fundraiser for the first time in two years. This year, we've reimagined the evening with brand-new river experiences designed to immerse you in our work.⁠
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Whether a special lab tour, getting creative with a local artist, enjoying some clean-water crops snacks or trying your hand at some restoration, there's an experience for everyone.⁠
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As the evening unfolds, you'll also savor seasonal fare, enjoy the excitement of our river-inspired live auction and raffle, and hear about our work to achieve our vision of a transformed and thriving Mississippi River.⁠
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It's the perfect opportunity to connect with our river community.⁠
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Tickets are on sale now! Grab them here: https://fmr.org/events/evening-celebrating-mississippi-river-take-me-river
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08/15/2026

The Twin Cities in home to many beautiful prairies. Their vibrant colors attract pollinators — and provide an amazing place to visit. Read our guide to local prairie wonderlands.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/guide-local-prairie-wonderlands

08/12/2026

Right now, you have your first opportunity to weigh in on a proposed new nickel-copper sulfide mine in Minnesota. 📢 Take action at the link below:

TAKE ACTION: https://fmr.org/updates/water-legislative-land-use-planning/tamarack-mine-proposal-public-comment-period-2026

08/07/2026

While you might be familiar with Minnesota's "big three" bumble bees — common eastern, two-spotted and brown-belted — we actually have over 500 bee species in the state. Learn more about our wild, weird and wonderful bees at the link below.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/native-bees-minnesota

08/04/2026

The newest draft list of impaired waters is out. Read our Q&A with FMR Water Control Director Trevor Russell to learn about how the Mississippi River fared.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/water-legislative/impaired-waters-list-2026-minnesota-mississippi-river

08/01/2026

Buckthorn was meant to be ornamental. But in Minnesota, where it's not native, it harms wildlife and contributes to erosion. Learn more at the link below.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/buckthorn-how-can-shrub-be-so-harmful

07/31/2026

Check out our guide to a one-way paddling route through backwaters that braid and meander around islands off the main channel of the Mississippi River south of the Twin Cities. Link below.

🔗 https://fmr.org/paddle-scenic-backwaters-beside-rugged-cliffs

07/28/2026

Many people consider thistles to be "bad" plants. But native thistles benefit birds and pollinators. Learn how to differentiate between native and non-native species at the link below.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/think-twice-removing-thistle

07/26/2026

We still have a lot to study and learn about whether a partially undammed river makes sense for the metro Mississippi, but a new report shows us what recreation and tourism could be on a restored river.
Note: Dam removal is being studied for Lower St. Anthony Falls and Lock and Dam No. 1/Ford dam, but not Upper St. Anthony Falls.
Read more below.

🔗 https://fmr.org/updates/land-use-planning/new-study-highlights-economics-benefits-dam-removal

Address

106 W. Water Street , Ste. 600
Saint Paul, MN
55107

Telephone

+16512222193

Website

https://linkin.bio/friendsmissriv/, http://fmr.org/

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