Friends of the Mississippi River

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

Updates

FMR

March 10, 2025

FMR launches new volunteer pollinator monitoring program

Do you get excited when you spot the first monarch butterfly each year? Do you enjoy identifying plants and pollinators when you’re out for a hike? FMR may have just the volunteer opportunity for you.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.

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.