Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

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Updates

A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
Water & Legislative
April 7, 2025
Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel.Read more.
A family of volunteers at the 2022 Earth Day cleanup
Stewardship & Education
February 21, 2025
Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!
Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river!Read more.
Birds fly over Harrient Island and river
Land Use & Planning
March 17, 2025
Speak up for strong riverfront rules in St. Paul
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections.Read more.
Our River Event Series
FMR
March 19, 2025
You're invited: Our River Campaign event series
Buy tickets now for any of these four events: music in the prairie with The Cactus Blossoms, dinner crafted with clean-water crops, a paddleboat cruise through St. Paul and a juried river art show opening.Read more.
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OUR STRETCH OF THE RIVER

Learn more about our restoration, advocacy and volunteer sites.

Upcoming Events

Join us at the annual river gorge Earth Day cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
Art and Science on the River: Carp Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
MWMO, Northeast Minneapolis riverfront
One Day, One Earth, One Minnesota
April 8 through April 22, 2025
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