Updates and Articles

Trump administration proposes major cuts to EPA and park service

April 14, 2026

Some good news for our local national park unit, but MNRRA and federal agencies working for the river still face many challenges. Here's what we're seeing from our partners. Read more

High-value hearings keep Forever Green, clean-water crops at the fore

April 10, 2026

The path to a clean, healthy river begins with more living plant cover on the ground, all year round. Forever Green crops can make this a reality. Read more

Sign the petition: '1% for Ecosystems' in Minneapolis

April 9, 2026

This is a key moment for Minneapolis residents to call on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to invest "1% for Ecosystems." Read more

Wildflowers, river, and Minneapolis skyline

Can an outpouring of support for full cleanup at Ford Area C make a difference?

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

Aerial image of Ford Area C and steam plant

Where to buy food, drinks made with clean-water crops

March 12, 2026

You can support the continued development of clean-water crops by enjoying these food and drink products. Read more

Plastic cups of Kernza beer on a table, with homemade snack bars just past them and bags of products that feature clean-water crops on the other end of the table.

Good additions, missed opportunities: Our take on MN's new climate change plan

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

A flooded path at Crosby Farm Regional Park.

Apply for FMR's Environmental Stewardship Institute youth program

March 4, 2026

Applications for the ESI Summer Program are open until March 20. Read more

FMR Strib commentary: 'The public wants cleanup at the St. Paul Ford site. Do regulators?'

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

Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!

March 2, 2026

Five ways you can steward and advocate for the river this Earth Day! Read more

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