Updates and Articles

More than 3,000 pollinators — and other interesting findings from our 2023 monitoring

January 9, 2024

How much more often did pollinators visit native flowers than non-native flowers? And why are cuckoo bees a good sign? Find out more about our 2023 pollinator surveys, plus new opportunities to get involved in monitoring efforts. Read more

Annika, Julia, a monarch, black and gold bumble bee, red-belted bumble bee

Press release: ‘A win-win’ — Report finds new crops could boost farmer profits while protecting MN’s waters

January 5, 2024

Our first-of-its-kind analysis presents unused winter cropland as an untapped opportunity and force for clean water in Minnesota. Read more

Hand holding jar of water in field of 'living cover' crops.

Position announcement: Stewardship & Education Program Associate (now closed)

January 3, 2024

Join our team to support FMR’s volunteer stewardship and habitat restoration events and environmental education programs! Read more

Winter oilseeds: Key to clean water and lower emissions

January 1, 2024

These clean-water crops, which stay in the soil through the winter, can benefit the river in numerous ways. Read more

Organic farmer Karen Torjesen holds a hand low to the ground, amidst a recently planted field of winter camelina in November, 2023.

Thank you to our 2023 volunteers and youth participants!

December 18, 2023

We're celebrating the accomplishments of our 1,889 volunteers and 1,081 youth participants this year! See some of our favorite photos and highlights. Read more

Volunteer and youth clean up, water plants and save seeds

River Guardians made a splash advocating for the river in 2023

December 8, 2023

River Guardians set records and advanced every single legislative priority in 2023. Thank you for your advocacy! Here's what we're looking forward to in 2024. Read more

River Guardians at 2023 post-legislative session celebration

Another invasive carp catch record for Minnesota's Mississippi River

December 4, 2023

The Minnesota DNR just announced its largest-ever invasive carp catch in Minnesota waters: a shocking 323 fish. Join us soon for community meetings in St. Paul, Red Wing, Winona and online to learn and discuss what our state should do next. Read more

Where we work: Applewood Preserve

November 28, 2023

An old pasture and orchard turned neighborhood preserve holds nearly 30 acres of oak forest, prairie and woodland pond for wildlife in Maplewood. Read more

EPA says state needs to clean up drinking water in SE Minnesota

November 15, 2023

In response to a petition we signed last spring, the federal agency is requiring Minnesota to address the public health crisis created by nitrate pollution. Read more

How we're filling in research gaps for the lock and dam study

November 13, 2023

FMR and our partners are bringing together researchers to dig into crucial questions that the official Army Corps lock and dam disposition study won't be able to answer. Here's what we're focusing on and why. Read more