If you've spent some time roaming the streets of St. Paul, you may have noticed a message painted near the storm drains. Now is your chance to leave your mark in the name of water quality! After a brief introduction and presentation about runoff pollution at the brewery from Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)... Read more »
What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel. For conservation and for pollution prevention, installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for use on your lawn and gardens is a simple but powerful way to make a difference for the Mississippi River.... Read more »
Rambling River Park is a beautiful 76-acre park located in Farmington bordered on the south and east by the Vermillion River. The Vermillion River is a major Mississippi River tributary and provides a portion of the water that feeds drinking water wells in Hastings. Volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)... Read more »
Home to a rare dry prairie, the highly protected Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) provides essential native bee, butterfly and wildlife habitat. On Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 pm, volunteers will work with Friends of the Mississippi River ecologists to help remove sumac, a shrubby tree that would otherwise overtake this vital... Read more »
Rock out with our friends, the BEES, a beer in hand and Minnesota's best bands under an August sky. Party with purpose! Everyone is welcome. Register early for a chance to win wickedly cool prizes. Rain or Shine Just announced - at the outdoor stage: 4:30 PM: Brian Just 3:30 PM Chris Koza 2:30 PM: Lucy Michelle, with Dylan Hicks,... Read more »
Just southeast of River Oaks Golf Course lies a riverfront bluff with stunning views of the Mississippi River and a special remnant bedrock bluff prairie. Unfortunately, this city park, River Oaks, is also home to a good deal of sumac, buckthorn and other invasive species. Thanks to Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)-led restoration efforts... Read more »
Fires are ravaging the Amazon, as the world’s largest carbon sink and biodiversity hotspot rises up in smoke. We know who is guilty -- it’s Cargill. Cargill is deeply complicit in the ecological atrocity that’s underway. As citizens living in Cargill’s backyard, we have the special ability to apply hard-hitting pressure on this destructive company.... Read more »
Located in Farmington, South Creek helps feed the Vermillion River, a cold prairie river flowing through the heart of Dakota County. The Vermillion is an important Mississippi River tributary and is the only trophy brown trout stream in a metro area in the United States. On September 5, from 6-8 pm, volunteers will work closely... Read more »
Join Environmental Initiative and leaders from the Walz Administration to discuss their environmental priorities for this session and how they will be integrating the Walz Administration’s commitment to equity into their work. The Walz Administration has made addressing racial and economic disparities a central part of their “One Minnesota” platform. “One Minnesota” envisions a state where... Read more »
Join us in celebrating and honoring Gichi-Ojibwe-Gami-Zibiing, the St. Louis River, the largest tributary to Lake Superior. Come hear an update about the PolyMet sulfide mine and how you can help protect St. Louis River waters and indigenous communities. Join in making prayer flags for Gichi-Ojibwe-Gami-Zibiing, visit the Water Bar and enjoy live music and... Read more »