Stewardship

Stewardship
A record year for river volunteers!
by sue rich
November 10, 2015

As the outdoor volunteer season comes to a close, we stand in awe of our river stewards' accomplishments. In 2015, some 3,637 people — individuals, families, church, school and neighborhood groups — came together from throughout the metro area to help the Mississippi River at 135 FMR volunteer events. Together they stenciled over 3,000 storm drains with educational messages helping residents connect their yards and streets to our local waters, removed over a thousand bags of invasive species from local parks and natural areas, removed litter from over 20 riverfront sites and installed native prairies and raingardens at six riverfront parks. At the end of our busiest restoration season on record, our community's ability to act on behalf of our local waters and wildlife continues to amaze us.

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Friends of the Mississippi River volunteers help protect water quality and wildlife habitat
Join us for a fall hayride, hike or haul! (Heads up: Capacity is limited.)
by sue rich
September 9, 2015

Join us for a crisp autumn morning in the bluffs above the river Saturday, Oct. 17 in Cottage Grove or Saturday, Oct. 24 in Pine Bend Bluffs near Rosemount. Sign up for the hayride and hike, join the buckthorn hauls — or both!

After exploring and restoring river-lands not normally open to the public, we’ll celebrate our volunteer and community partners’ impact on our local wildlife and waters. Thanks to Cottage Grove partner 3M and Pine Bend partner Flint Hills Resources, there’ll be great food, raffles and other special activities. 

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Join us above the falls! Showy N Minneapolis trailside planting Oct. 8
by sue rich
August 20, 2015

Long an industrial zone with little community access, the north and northeast Minneapolis riverfront is undergoing a much-needed transformation. After years of local advocacy and planning work, FMR is proud to host two hands-on fall events within a new portion of the Above the Falls Regional Park. Join us September 10 to help tend the Sheridan Memorial raingarden (pictured above) or October 8 to plant a showy trail-side prairie at Ole Olsen. Capacity is limited so sign up soon!

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How to stack, pile and burn brush
August 4, 2010
When dealing with an exotic or invasive woody plant removal project, we burn brush to avoid the build-up of litter on the forest floor. In public areas, brush piles are unsightly and removed for public appeal. Read more
Flint Hills brush pile
Invasive species: Why do they matter?
August 4, 2010
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A young volunteer with garlic mustard
Stream Health Evaluation Program
March 28, 2007
The Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP) gathers data to provide a snapshot of stream health in the Rice Creek Watershed District. Read more about this long-running program. Read more

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Upcoming Events

Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside
Webinar + Q&A: 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Minnesota can get it right.'
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount

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