Updates and Articles

River Guardians' top questions, concerns about the future of the locks and dams

January 10, 2023

River Guardians submitted more than 170 comments about the future of the locks and dams. Here are the most frequent questions and topics. Read more

A kayaker paddles away from Lock and Dam 1 on a sunny June day in 2022.

5 key issues regarding the future of the locks and dams

January 9, 2023

Here are the big questions and concerns we asked the Army Corps to consider as it weighs the future of the locks and dams. Read more

A collection of kayakers, seen from far above, approaches Lock and Dam 1 on the Mississippi River during a June event.

The scoping comment period for two Twin Cities locks and dams is over. Now what?

January 6, 2023

Maybe you took a lock and dam tour with us this summer and weighed in on the future of two Minneapolis locks and dams this fall. What's next in the process? Read more

Our 2023 legislative priorities

January 3, 2023

From clean-water crops to invasive carp, here's a rundown of what we hope to accomplish at the Capitol. Read more

The top of the Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul.

Why we need to act now against invasive carp

January 2, 2023

Sign our petition: Tell decision-makers to do their part to help prevent invasive carp from advancing further up the Mississippi River. Read more

A mass of sliver carp jumping high out of the water. Two carp researchers stand on a boat behind the jumping carp, holding nets.

Envisioning a restorative future for BTT

December 22, 2022

Community members have been coming together to share their visions for the future of BTT on the east side of St. Paul (Ramsey County's former Boys Totem Town juvenile detention facility). Here's an update. Read more

2022 year in review

December 19, 2022

Celebrate a full, impactful year by exploring our 2022 digital annual report's stories, interactive maps, videos and more. Read more

More hope for long-term buckthorn control

December 12, 2022

New research shows that seeding and planting after buckthorn removal can help keep future buckthorn growth at bay. But not all plantings are created equal. Read more about FMR Conservation Director Alex Roth's latest research. Read more

FMR ecologists and interns monitor invasive honeysuckle removal plots.

River Guardians' impacts in 2022

December 8, 2022

In 2022, 1,225 River Guardians sent 2,974 letters to 166 decision-makers, significantly impacting our work towards a healthier, more resilient river community. Read more

The cutoff wall: St. Anthony Falls' hidden hazard

December 8, 2022

The nearly 150-year old cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls is a critical piece of infrastructure. But you wouldn't know it by how the wall is inspected and maintained. Read more