Updates and Articles

Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

September 20, 2024

There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more

Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers

Welcome to two new Stewardship & Education staff

September 13, 2024

A new program director and our first-ever Climate Impact Corps member are joining the team this fall. We're also bidding a fond farewell to Ivy Song, our event assistant. Read more

Reconnecting with the river: FMR's 2024 summer youth program

September 12, 2024

On weekly paddles and outings, our Environmental Stewardship Institute fellows got to know more about metro waters and the communities working to steward them. Check out photos, reflections and capstone projects from this year's cohort. Read more

Thank you, summer 2024 interns!

September 11, 2024

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation work, conducting bird, plant and monarch surveys and more. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

September 10, 2024

Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA in the fall with a view of the river from bluffs

Celebrating the carp deterrent win — and starting what comes next

September 10, 2024

"We owe it to every Minnesotan to see this project through," FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman said at a press conference. Read more

Coalition members, legislators and agency staff all pose for a celebratory photo outside at Harriet Island.

Share your thoughts, hopes for Dakota County parks, greenways and natural areas

September 4, 2024

Is there a park-related topic that you’re passionate about? Or something you'd like to see emphasized in Dakota County's parks and natural areas over the next few decades? If so, this is your chance to have your voice heard. Read more

A guide to local prairie wonderlands

August 23, 2024

Our favorite metro prairies — some restored, some native remnants, but all prairies FMR supporters can be proud of. Plus, what colorful blooms you can find where and when. Read more