Updates and Articles
March 19, 2023
How are wild canids adapting to urban areas? FMR supporters have been helping researchers find out. Hear about how to get involved in two new community science initiatives with the Twin Cities Coyote and Fox Project. Read more
March 15, 2023
The official launch of this market development grant program is the culmination of a yearlong effort. Read more
March 13, 2023
You can support the continued development of clean-water crops by enjoying these food and drink products. Read more
March 8, 2023
After five years of service, FMR's outreach and volunteer coordinator Sophie Downey is moving on. Sophie's hard work brought thousands of metro residents to natural areas to help restore habitat and strengthen community connections. Yay, volunteers! Read more
February 16, 2023
A 220-acre protected riverfront stretch in Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area offers vast views of the river valley and is home to a rare dry prairie that supports an immense diversity of plants, birds and other wildlife. Read more
January 26, 2023
Today, we lost a dear friend, not only to Friends of the Mississippi River but all of Minnesota: environmental and public health champion, David Durenberger. Read more
January 26, 2023
We think the city's proposed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area development guidelines are the best we've seen. Read more
January 11, 2023
Hugh supported bird and plant surveys, analyzed data, sorted native prairie seeds and helped lead volunteer stewardship events. We're grateful to him for his service! Read more
January 10, 2023
River Guardians submitted more than 170 comments about the future of the locks and dams. Here are the most frequent questions and topics. Read more
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