The Friends of the Missouri River Campaign
The North Dakota Conservation Foundation
1605 E. Capitol Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
Keith Trego, Executive Director, 701-223-8501
The Friends of the Missouri River Campaign is being coordinated through the North Dakota Conservation Foundation, a 501 (C) (3) organization as a component of the North Dakota Community Foundation. This foundation was established in 2001 by the late Gary Raedeke, who left funds from his estate for an organization which will continue his dream of preserving the scenic, historic and wildlife values of the Missouri River in North Dakota.

Gary Raedeke            


Photo by Dawn Charging
for ND Tourism

Contributions to the Friends of the Missouri River Campaign may be tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Funds raised will provide for the purchase of land for non-development easements along the river.

The Friends of the Missouri River is not an anti-development group. We realize that development will occur, and that well-planned and well-implemented development can contribute to the well being of our region. However, protection of agricultural land and green space along the river corridor enhances the quality of life of those living there and recreating along the river. Landowners need and deserve an economic alternative to real estate development. The Friends of the Missouri River has as its goal to provide that alternative.

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