Updates and Articles

FMR 2025 annual report now live

January 26, 2026

Celebrating all that our community of river supporters accomplished in 2025 to steward the Mississippi River for generations to come. Read more

Two volunteers work in prairie by a river

Advocates rally for Ford hazardous waste cleanup

January 22, 2026

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

Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river

January 19, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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

Growing the market for more river-friendly agriculture

January 15, 2026

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!

January 12, 2026

Our Ecological Data Analysis Intern helped FMR analyze data from three different monitoring and research projects. Read more

Latest storm drain mural connects streets to the river

January 12, 2026

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

December 14, 2025

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

How the metro riverfront gained strong, cohesive protections

December 12, 2025

The story of one of the most far-reaching accomplishments for the river since FMR’s founding: riverfront rules all along the metro Mississippi to protect its scenic, cultural and ecological value. Read more

St. Paul finalizes its riverfront regulations

December 10, 2025

St. Paul's long-delayed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally complete! Here's what's in it — and how our River Guardians helped. Read more