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2020 legislative session ends with most bills "staying at home"

On Sunday at midnight, the 2020 Minnesota Legislature wrapped up a legislative session unlike any other. And in the end, most legislation failed to cross the finish line in time. Where does that leave our clean water initiatives? And what happens next?  >>

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How clean water and the Mississippi River fared in the bonding bills

FMR's top clean water and Mississippi River bonding priorities failed to cross the finish line as the clock ran out on the legislative session.  >>

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How the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund fared this session

After FMR advocates and coalition partners stopped an attempted raid, the House and Senate passed relatively "clean" Environmental Trust Fund bills, but the clock ran out on final negotiations and no final vote was taken.  >>

 

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Bake for the river: Kernza in your kitchen

For the first time ever, home bakers can get their oven mitts on Kernza flour, a delicious and river-friendly perennial grain. Let us know if you try it out!  >>

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Spring Lake Park: Take the survey by May 31!
Weigh in for the importance of preserving and restoring natural areas (home to animals such as this fisher) while also serving the needs and interests of the most people at this important Dakota County riverfront park. Read more
Our storied river: Call for storytelling submissions

If you have a story about how the Mississippi River changed you, we want to hear it — in your voice. At our Moth-esque virtual gala this fall, we'll showcase tales from diverse voices and varied experiences that dazzle, twist, flood us or still us. Tell us yours by July 24.  >>

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Hands hold water that flows into a river. A person speaks. Text: Our Storied River
A new future for the downtown Minneapolis riverfront

What could be next for the locks and dams in downtown Minneapolis? We spoke with the Star Tribune about opportunities to get creative about our riverfront's future. >>

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Growing diversity for climate resiliency in Minneapolis riverfront forests

In a gravel-bed nursery that captures stormwater at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s office, we’re growing tree species predicted to do well as Minnesota's climate warms. These bare-root trees will be ready to plant at our habitat restoration sites this fall, where they’ll strengthen the resiliency of our riverfront canopy.  >>

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Action Alert: It's time to #FixthePipesMN [CLOSED]

For our water, our economy, and Minnesota communities, please take a moment to ask your legislators to #FixthePipesMN. >>

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Star Tribune commentary: Don't let environmental funding fall prey to political games

The recent commentary calls on the Legislature to drop a controversial “poison pill” provision that is blocking the use of an important dedicated environmental fund in Minnesota.  >>

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