Updates and Articles

Press statement: Mississippi River declared America's most endangered river
The Mississippi River topped the list this year — for good reasons. Read more
Aerial view near Pine Bend Bluff of river and forest
How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol
We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
The interior of the Minnesota Senate chambers. Text says "MNLEG25."
St. Paul's riverfront: Weakened rules, troubling development plans and 2 toxic dumps
This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more
Trees over river
Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve
Restoration at this dedicated wildlife sanctuary has turned an old hay field into a thriving prairie and a thicket of buckthorn into diverse woodland habitat. Read more
Prairie and forest
'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
Three volunteers hug and smile
Take action: Help protect community conservation funding
More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more
Gloved hands holding a small plant at a volunteer event. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
Welcome, Logan!
Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
Logan in a park
Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund
It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more
Three people wearing waders stand in ankle-deep water.
You're invited: Our River Campaign event series
Buy tickets now for any of these four events: music in the prairie with The Cactus Blossoms, dinner crafted with clean-water crops, a paddleboat cruise through St. Paul and a juried river art show opening. Read more
Our River Event Series

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Upcoming Events

April 8 through April 22, 2025
Online
Apply now for spring through summer program
Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area