Updates and Articles

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

January 10, 2022

Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more

Welcome, Gabe and thank you, Jen!

January 9, 2022

We're excited to introduce Gabe Holmes as the newest member of our Communications department. >>

Listen: Kernza and the Promise of Perennials

by Peter LaFontaine

January 8, 2022

Brighten up your next morning jog with a special Kernza-centric episode of the Field Work podcast. >>

Fall intern helps map out FMR conservation strategy

January 7, 2022

FMR has permanently protected 45 sites in the greater metro area since 1993. Our fall 2021 Land Conservation intern, Nick Jacobson, created a tool to help us answer the question of where to focus next. Which lands can we most effectively protect, restore and enhance along the Mississippi River for its wildlife and human communities? >>

Our position on a proposed MN clean fuel standard

by Trevor Russell

January 5, 2022

On January 5, FMR was one of 22 organizations that delivered a letter to the Walz administration detailing our position on the state's proposed clean fuel standard rulemaking process. Here's our letter, which outlines principles that will keep any clean fuel standard true to its name. >>

A new conservation director for FMR

January 4, 2022

FMR is very pleased to welcome a familiar face to a different role in the organization. Beginning this month, our former ecologist Alex Roth assumes the duties of conservation director, leading FMR's Land Conservation department. >>

Position announcement: Grassroots Organizing Coordinator [closed]

January 3, 2022

Thank you, fall 2021 interns!

December 30, 2021

Our fall interns installed a new pollinator garden with J.J. Hill Montessori school, created a strategic conservation map and database to aid our land protection efforts, and explored more efficient methods for analyzing and tracking our gifts and grants. >>

Where we work: River Oaks Park

December 17, 2021

A tiny 2-acre remnant bedrock bluff prairie in Cottage Grove holds mighty habitat diversity and offers stunning 180-degree views of the Mississippi River and its surroundings. >>

What can cities do to guide development and protect open space?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

December 15, 2021

When we work with community members involved in local development and habitat protection issues, we often hear similar questions: "What can my city leaders do about this issue?" "Does anyone have the power to change this project?" Here's a summary of how cities can shape development and protect open space. >>