Updates and Articles

Press statement: Mississippi River declared America's most endangered river

April 16, 2025

The Mississippi River topped the list this year — for good reasons. Read more

Aerial view near Pine Bend Bluff of river and forest

How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

April 15, 2025

We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more

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St. Paul's riverfront: Weakened rules, troubling development plans and 2 toxic dumps

April 15, 2025

This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more

Where we work: Rosemount Wildlife Preserve

April 14, 2025

Restoration at this dedicated wildlife sanctuary has turned an old hay field into a thriving prairie and a thicket of buckthorn into diverse woodland habitat. Read more

'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones

April 14, 2025

Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more

Take action: Help protect community conservation funding

April 3, 2025

More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more

Gloved hands holding a small plant at a volunteer event. Text says "MNLEG 2025"

Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel

April 3, 2025

It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more

A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."

Welcome, Logan!

March 26, 2025

Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more

Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund

March 24, 2025

It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more

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You're invited: Our River Campaign event series

March 19, 2025

Buy tickets now for any of these four events: music in the prairie with The Cactus Blossoms, dinner crafted with clean-water crops, a paddleboat cruise through St. Paul and a juried river art show opening. Read more