Updates and Articles

How updated, improved rules protect the metro Mississippi
March 1, 2026
A celebration of Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rule reform — one of the greatest accomplishments for the river since FMR's founding. Read more
Robinson's Rocks
FMR endorses pause on data centers
February 24, 2026
FMR recently signed on to an opinion piece published February 21, 2026, in the Star Tribune calling for a two-year moratorium on data center development in Minnesota. Read more
The results from our multi-year bumble bee research study are in
February 23, 2026
How can we improve habitat for bumble bees? That's the question our multi-year research project sought to answer. Read more
Rusty-patched bumble bee on vervain
Tell the St. Paul City Council to request a full cleanup of Area C
February 20, 2026
A partial cleanup isn't enough. If you're a St. Paul resident, you can help urge the city council to support a full cleanup request. Read more
The paved lot atop Ford Area C seen from a drone.
Why we're encouraged by MN's new Nutrient Reduction Strategy
February 16, 2026
The recently revised plan lifts up clean-water crops and continuous living cover as key to addressing nutrient pollution — an approach FMR has advocated for years. Read more
A shallow pond surrounded by agricultural land.
Where we work: Hastings River Flats
February 16, 2026
Located on the Mississippi River Greenway trail, just above the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, Hastings River Flats is a 28-acre ecological hotspot. Here, we've restored a former oil tank storage site to a thriving wet prairie. Read more
Wildflowers and Hastings bridge
Mining company abandons proposed project in Mississippi riverbed
February 13, 2026
FMR advocates helped turn the tide against this damaging proposal in Cottage Grove, which faced both widespread public opposition and a lawsuit. Read more
The river with islands in the distance near the site of the now-abandoned mine proposal.
Now hiring: Summer field ecology interns
February 12, 2026
Join our Land Conservation team as an intern this summer! Read more
FMR ecologists and field intern in prairie
We protect what, and who, we love: FMR's response to the ICE occupation
February 5, 2026
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
Winter river
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

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Upcoming Events

Partner event: Mightyssippi 10-Mile Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Along the river in St. Paul
Tend a rare prairie at Hastings Sand Coulee [WAITLIST]
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, Hastings
Partner event: Minnesota Paddling Opener & Expo on the Mississippi River
Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.

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