FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
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Mission Statement
Friends of the Mississippi River engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its water quality for people, families and wildlife in the Twin Cities region.
About This Cause
Friends of the Mississippi River is a leading citizen organization working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We were founded in 1993 and we accomplish our mission through three interrelated programs. Land Conservation We work with public and private landowners to protect, restore and manage important natural areas along the river and its key tributaries. Watershed Protection Working with citizens and local governments, we draw attention to the health of local rivers, lakes and wetlands and bring citizen opinion to bear on decisions that improve water quality. River Corridor Stewardship The Mississippi River cannot protect itself. We engage citizens in a variety of educational, recreational, and volunteer stewardship activities that support their desire and give them the understanding to advocate on behalf of the river's public values at City Hall or the State Capitol. Our Vision Friends of the Mississippi River envisions a river that is recognized and celebrated for its intrinsic values. Imagine with us a river where the water is clear and clean and safe to swim in, where fish and wildlife are healthy and abundant, and where scenic bluffs and cultural treasures are protected. This is a river where residents and visitors can escape the rush of daily life to find solitude in a hidden backwater, mystery beside ancient mounds, and the wonder of paddling past towering bluffs. Here you can catch fish that are healthy to eat. You can stroll through oak savannas and sand prairies alive with the diversity of our natural heritage. Here historic sites speak to the timeless connection between people and the river. Envision a river accessible to all and a community that actively embraces this river ethic and welcomes its role as the Mississippi River’s steward for current and future generations.