Updates and Articles

New study highlights economic benefits of dam removal
July 13, 2026
We still have a lot to study and learn about whether dam removal makes sense for the metro Mississippi, but a new report shows us what recreation and tourism could be on a restored river. Read more
A side-by-side showing the current Lower St. Anthony Falls lock and dam next to an illustration of the structure removed.
Parkland or development? Help preserve the vision for the end of the Stone Arch Bridge
July 10, 2026
Since the 1880s, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has been committed to expanding public land along the riverfront. A new development proposal puts that vision in jeopardy. Read more
The end of the Stone Arch bridge, leading to the 600 Main St SE property.
How FMR helped establish MN's first environmental guardrails on SAF
June 24, 2026
These guardrails are a significant win for the health of the Mississippi River and a step toward a SAF industry that accounts for many definitions of sustainability, not just carbon emissions. Here's how they came together. Read more
A collage of the Mississippi River, an airplane wing refueling and a farmer in a camelina field.
Sneak preview: Children's book celebrates caring for the river
June 15, 2026
Our Environmental Stewardship Institute Youth Council drafted a picture book this year that follows an adventurous mouse from storm drain to river to community cleanup. Here's a peek into their process and the design. Read more
Mouse riding a paper heron on an urban river
The results from our multi-year bumble bee research study are in
June 15, 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
The Mississippi flyway: North America's largest bird migration route
June 11, 2026
More than 325 species rely on the Mississippi flyway, a migration path stretching along the Mississippi River from the Gulf to the headwaters and beyond. Here in the Twin Cities, we're lucky to live in its midst each spring and fall. Read more
Two trumpeter swans fly over bare trees
Minnesota now has environmental guardrails for renewable jet fuel
June 10, 2026
In a challenging legislative session, FMR and our partners managed a major win for the river: environmental guardrails on an existing tax credit will incentivize new sustainable aviation fuels that help our waters instead of harm their health. Read more
View from an airplane flying above Minneapolis.
Thanks to our 2025-2026 Stewardship and Education Intern!
June 8, 2026
Tamya was our School-year Stewardship and Education intern this past year, supporting our youth council, restoration events and more. Read more
Tamya McDonald in prairie
New FMR study will help answer crucial questions about potential dam removal
May 26, 2026
We've known for many years that two locks and dams in Minneapolis and St. Paul might be worth removing. Now, a new FMR study will find out what's possible for the future of the river gorge. Read more
Lock and dam and Minneapolis skyline; Lock and dam near island
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2026
May 20, 2026
This session featured calm, chaos and a late boost from River Guardians that helped make it a big success for the river. Read more
A collage of scenes from the Capitol this session, featuring FMR staff, lawmakers and partners.

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