Updates and Articles

We're hiring!
We're hiring an Accounting Manager! Join FMR's finance team to help us maintain the organization’s financial health and sustain our work to protect the Mississippi River. This position is 40 hours/week, with benefits. Read more
People in canoe on river with text, FMR is hiring!
We protect what, and who, we love: FMR's response to the ICE occupation
As the ICE surge hits the Twin Cities, we must recognize the violence and civil rights violations affecting our communities while also highlighting the best of Minnesotans. Read more
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FMR 2025 annual report now live
Celebrating all that our community of river supporters accomplished in 2025 to steward the Mississippi River for generations to come. Read more
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Advocates rally for Ford hazardous waste cleanup
At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more
Ford Area C rally
Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river
From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.
Beth Dooley joins FMR board
A renowned food and travel writer and longtime friend of FMR, Beth Dooley joined our board in January. Plus, we're celebrating the service two long-time board members who are stepping down, but not entirely away. Read more
Beth Dooley
Growing the market for more river-friendly agriculture
Minnesota businesses are utilizing a unique state grants program to support continuous living cover crops. Read more
Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.
Thanks to our fall 2025 intern!
Our Ecological Data Analysis Intern helped FMR analyze data from three different monitoring and research projects. Read more
Tori hauls buckthorn
Latest storm drain mural connects streets to the river
High school youth in our Environmental Stewardship Institute Council collaborated with artist Jesús Ramírez on this year's storm drain mural at Harriet Island. Read more
ESI council members and artist pose by storm drain mural sketch
Time to weigh in: Ford Area C cleanup plan enters public comment period
The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
Ford Area C in winter

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