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- EIN 41-1763226
- (651) 222-2193
- 101 5th St E Ste 2000 Saint Paul MN 55101-1131 USA
- www.fmr.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Environmental Beautification, Environmental Education, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: Friends of the mississippi river engages citizens to protect, restore, and enhance the mississippi river and its watershed in the twin cities region.
Programs: Land conservation - the organization works to protect and improve land along the mississippi river and its tributaries. Using a three-phase process of identification, formal protection, and restoration & long-term management, the land conservation program focuses its efforts on protecting the ecological functions of land that plays an important role in the health of the mississippi river. Success is measured by the number of acres protected and restored.
river corridor advocacy - its purpose is advocate for land use policies and development that respect the unique ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational values of the river corridor.
stewardship, volunteering & education - builds capacity among the citizens and other stakeholders of the region to become more effective stewards of the river's resources of local, regional and national significance. The organization is a recognized leader in programming a wide range of events and activities that celebrate and protect the mississippi. Success is measured by number of program participants and by individual project goals.
watershed protection - in order to restore the health and integrity of the river, the organization works with citizens, local governments, state and federal agencies and other community stakeholders to protect and enhance water quality in the mississippi river and its watershed in the twin cities metropolitan area. Success is measured by number of citizens engaged and improvements to water quality.