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The History and Future of the Metro Mississippi's Dams (Southwest)


Adult Enrichment / Trips, Tours & Special Events -
Adult Enrichment Spring 2025

The locks and dams in the Mississippi River reflect a 19th-century, industry-focused vision for the river. Is it time to change our vision for the future? Studies are underway right now to consider changing or removing the dams. This walking tour will cover the history, current state, and complex future possibilities for our metro Mississippi. We will cover about one mile on paved paths. If possible, we'll visit the Lock and Dam 1 observation deck (elevator available). 

Tour led by Friends of the Mississippi River.

Meet at Wabun Park Picnic Area located at 4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

If the tour is full, please add your name to the wait list. We will notify you if spots open up.

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Instructor

Friends of the Mississippi


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

Colleen O’Connor Toberman, Land Use & Planning Program Director:
Colleen works to ensure that the natural, scenic, cultural, historical, recreational and public values of the Mississippi River corridor are understood, protected, enhanced and celebrated. This includes working with community and public-sector partners to develop land-use policies, advocate for parks and public access and guide riverfront development.

Maddie Miller, Grassroots Organizer:

Maddie works with community members to help them take action on Mississippi River policy issues that matter to them. Through equipping residents with knowledge and resources and building grassroots power, Maddie helps community advocates influence federal, state and local governments on a range of environmental policy issues including water quality, agriculture, protection of parks and open space, riverfront development, Twin Cities locks and dams and more.

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  Friends of the Mississippi


Wabun Park
Saturday, May 10
9:00 - 11:00 AM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 19 00
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Wabun Park
Thursday, Jun 12
5:30 - 7:30 PM

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