You are invited to a three-building art walk showcasing exhibits connected to themes about water and care for the river. All three buildings will be open from 3:00-6:00, and you […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will […]
Join us for a guided 7.5-mile kayak adventure from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to Kroening Nature Center. Paddle past several islands and search for birds along the river. Dress for weather conditions with clothing and shoes that are okay to get wet. Kayak, paddle, life vest and shuttle service provided. Previous kayak experience required.
Explore your relationship to water, community, and change through embodied learning. Developed by interdisciplinary artist and choreographer, Victoria Bradford Styrbicki, the workshop draws from her semaphore-inspired choreographic framework, in which coded gestures communicate messages that cannot always be spoken aloud. The workshop introduces attendees to the idea that water holds memory — of storms, pollution, […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will […]
Smallmouth bass, redhorse, a variety of minnows and even Minnesota’s state fish (the walleye) are all fairly common in this part of the Mississippi River. Learn about the fish of […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
Join Project WET as it makes a splash at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! Enjoy a fun day at the DNR building celebrating water! Several water groups will be sharing information about water and how their work educates, protects and conserves our Minnesota waters and its wildlife! Discover Highlights of the Mississippi River and ways […]
A suite of new, interactive exhibits will mark the 100-year anniversary of the first water quality survey of the Mississippi River in 1926, which found a dead ecosystem. Visitors will learn about the incredible work by MPCA and many others to restore the river, and what residents can do to protect the river now and […]
The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.
We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.