Friends of the Mississippi River

The Minnesota Beverage Association in partnership with the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthier American awarded the Friends of the Mississippi River a grant to fund for a youth-led river restoration service-learning project which advanced community improvement, health and physical activity, and improved the environment.

Through this project, their Environmental StewardshipInstitute fellows identified a local riverfront natural area that was neglected and planted native trees and plants, developed signage, and built resting structures such as benches for visitors to relax and enjoy the scenery.