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Updates and Articles
March 16, 2026
The list of elected officials and community members supporting a full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site is getting longer. What will the MPCA decide? Read more
March 12, 2026
You can support the continued development of clean-water crops by enjoying these food and drink products. Read more
March 5, 2026
Some of the topline items fall far short of expectations. But dig a little deeper, and there are some very good additions. Read more
March 4, 2026
Applications for the ESI Summer Program are open until March 20. Read more
March 4, 2026
Elected leaders, community members and Friends of the Mississippi River are all calling for a full cleanup of Ford Area C. Read FMR's Star Tribune commentary. Read more
March 2, 2026
Five ways you can steward and advocate for the river this Earth Day! Read more
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
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
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
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
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