April 2026
2026 Spring Water Quality Report
Snowmelt brought elevated nitrate levels at three monitoring stations — what it means and what's next.
A Movement for the Minnesota River
A healthier river.
A stronger region.
CURE brings together paddlers, farmers, scientists, and communities to protect and restore the Minnesota River — one cleanup, study, and partnership at a time.
335 mi
of river protected
12,400
volunteer hours
380 ac
habitat restored
32
regional partners
Upcoming
Get on the river with us
Paddles, cleanups, workshops, and the annual summit.
Paddle$45Spring River Paddle
A guided 12-mile paddle through the upper Minnesota River valley.
May 16, 2026Granite Falls, MN
CleanupFreeWatershed Cleanup Day
Volunteer cleanup along five access points in Chippewa County.
June 7, 2026Montevideo, MN
Citizen Science$25Citizen Science Training
Learn to monitor water quality and contribute to regional data.
June 21, 2026Upper Sioux Agency
Why it matters
The Minnesota River shapes a million lives.
From farms to faucets, the watershed feeds our region's economy, drinking water, and identity. CURE is the local force keeping it clean — through science-backed programs, community events, and partnerships with the people who live and work along the river.
Learn about our workCommunity-led
Rooted in the watershed since 1992.
Science-backed
Transparent reports and citizen monitoring.
Year-round
50+ events and programs annually.
Partnership-first
Working with farmers, cities, and businesses.
Our Sponsors
Powered by regional partners
Banks, utilities, outdoor brands, and engineering firms making this work possible.
Prairie State Bank
Headwaters Outdoor Co.
Northland Engineering
AgriFlow Tech
Riverbend Law Group
Valley Utilities Co-op
Latest
News & River Reports
March 2026
$1.2M in Restoration Grants Awarded
CURE partners with 14 landowners to restore 380 acres of buffer and wetland habitat.
February 2026
Watch: River of Change — Episode 1
Our new documentary series explores the people protecting Minnesota's longest river.
Let's protect the river together.
Whether you want to volunteer, sponsor, or partner — we'd love to talk.