State of the River 101 for Policymakers

How is the health of the Mississippi River? Can I safely swim in it? Can I eat the fish I catch? What can we do about silver and other invasive carp? How are bald eagles faring? 

At FMR we hear questions like these all the time. That's why we partnered with the National Park Service's Mississippi National River & Recreation Area unit to develop the State of the River Report. 

At this joint event with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, policymakers of all levels are invited to join report co-author Trevor Russell, FMR's water program director, for a brief overview of the report's key findings. We'll focus on how the river is doing and how MCWD and its partners are addressing related water quality issues throughout the region. (Looking for something more geared towards residents? Check out this March 28 State of the River presentation.)

The report highlights 14 key indicators of water quality and river health in the metro Mississippi River and made headlines throughout the metro and the state, helping to put the health of the Mississippi in the spotlight. It also comes with companion stewardship and policy guides to help readers and policymakers protect and restore our great river.

Ready to register?

This talk is hosted by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and is the first in a series of educational events for policymakers being hosted by the organization in 2017. To learn more or reserve your seat, please RSVP to Telly at MCWD, tmamayek@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4508. The event is free and a light dinner will be provided.