Updates and Articles

Why Minnesota wants to be a leader in sustainable aviation fuel

May 10, 2025

Sustainable aviation fuel is having a moment in Minnesota. Read more

Tell Congress: Hands off Minnesota's national parks

May 8, 2025

Proposed cuts could harm our local Mississippi River Twin Cities metro park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and hundreds of beloved national parks. Sign the action alert and tell Congress to get off the sidelines. Read more

Students gather around a ranger on a boat on the Mississippi River

We're hiring: Grassroots Organizing Coordinator

May 6, 2025

Work with us! Our Grassroots Organizing Coordinator engages advocates to make a difference on important local, state and federal environmental policy decisions. Read more

State shines Earth Day spotlight on winter-hardy oilseeds

May 5, 2025

These oilseeds could help significantly reduce agriculture pollution — pushing us toward cleaner water. Read more

Forever Green's Mitch Hunter gestures in a pennycress field

Press statement: Mississippi River declared America's most endangered river

April 16, 2025

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

April 15, 2025

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

April 15, 2025

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

Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

April 14, 2025

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

'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones

April 14, 2025

Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more

Take action: Help protect community conservation funding

April 3, 2025

More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more