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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA tow boat pushes barges up the Mississippi towards Hastings, Minnesota.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Support Your Park
Volunteers at the Brooklyn Park Riverside Park restoration event.
 
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available year round. You can choose to work with school programs, at the Visitor Center or assist with restoration projects. If you have a special project in mind, please call 651-290-4160 or send an email; we may be able to accommodate your idea.
 
Donate
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation to the park, the Mississippi River Fund would be happy to assist you.
Mussels, One being in a person's hand  

Did You Know?
Under the right conditions, certain freshwater mussel species live for as many as 10 to 100 years. This lifespan is one of the longest for any creature on earth.

Last Updated: July 15, 2009 at 14:32 EST