Updates and Articles

What we like (and what we're not sure about) in MN's latest Nutrient Reduction Strategy draft
September 11, 2025
This is the state’s flagship plan to address the stubborn, long-running nitrate and phosphorus pollution issues plaguing many of Minnesota’s waters. Read more
A shallow pond surrounded by agricultural land.
Exploring the environmental field: FMR's 2025 summer youth program
September 11, 2025
Our 22 summer high-school fellows met a variety of professionals working in the field and got a taste of different careers. Their capstone projects included a zine, a documentary, cleanup events and more. See what they created. Read more
ESI fellows by canoes
Welcome to our new Grassroots Organizing Coordinator (and farewell to Maddie!)
September 8, 2025
Meet Jenna, our new River Guardians advocacy program leader, and celebrate our outgoing coordinator's achievements. Read more
Jenna Hawkes by river
New video on mine’s risk to a clean Mississippi
September 5, 2025
Watch this moving video from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe explaining the threat posed to their traditions and the water we all value by the proposed Tamarack Mine. Read more
Hand pointing over wetland
Photos: What our wildlife cameras showed this summer
August 26, 2025
Our wildlife camera monitoring program provides data that can help us improve habitat restoration. It also provides some very fun pictures. Read more
Deer peeking at wildlife camera
An update on federal funding cuts and the river
August 21, 2025
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
MNRRA visitor center sign
Where we work: Bailey Point Nature Preserve
August 21, 2025
Tucked into a meander of the Elk River just before its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bailey Point Nature Preserve's floodplains, forests and prairies create a refuge for bald eagles, red foxes and songbirds. Read more
Bailey Point Nature Preserve flowers in prairie
Farewell to Kass, FMR's 2024-25 Climate Impact Corps member
August 18, 2025
Kass engaged students across the metro area through our youth programming, led interpretive walks at our volunteer restoration events and so much more. Read more
Kass at a river overlook
Thank you, summer 2025 interns
August 15, 2025
Over the summer, two interns with our Land Conservation program supported wildlife camera monitoring, volunteer pollinator monitoring, bumble bee research and more.  Read more
Lauren and Rashi in the field
Who owns the St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall? It's still being debated
August 13, 2025
The cutoff wall, a vital component of the infrastructure around St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis, has drawn attention in recent years due to questions about its ownership and maintenance. A study is underway, but it won't resolve everything. Read more
Water flows over Owamniyomni, also known as St. Anthony Falls

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Upcoming Events

Partner event: 'Living Roots' book launch & panel
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Open Book, Minneapolis
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Join us at the annual river gorge Earth Day cleanup
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis

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