Updates and Articles

Bird surveys reveal steady increases at FMR prairie restorations

by Karen Schik

December 7, 2018

Our land conservation team not only restores habitat, but monitors that habitat for wildlife data. After years of conducting breeding bird surveys at our prairie restoration sites, we can now see clear trends in increased number of species, especially species of greatest conservation need. >>

Microplastics & table salt: worse than we thought

by Trevor Russell

December 3, 2018

New research found microplastics in 90% of salt samples from 21 countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia. >>

'Local Cities Push to Keep Plastic Out of Mississippi River'

November 29, 2018

Brooklyn Center Mayor-Elect Mike Elliott is eager to join other mayors along the Mississippi River in fighting to reduce plastic pollution. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative wants to cut the number of plastic in the river by half by the year 2020. A goal that FMR applauds.

Learn more from local news channel CCX, which includes the innovative mayor-elect and FMR Water Program director Trevor Russell. >>

FMR River Guardians are now 2,000 strong!

by Alicia Uzarek

November 18, 2018

Through our River Guardians program, over 2,000 people have spoken with one voice to protect, enhance and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed. >>

River Guardians at the 2018 Legislative Session Wrap-up Happy Hour.

There's still time to weigh in on local river planning

by Irene Jones

November 13, 2018

Several Twin Cities communities have completed their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront, but a number are still seeking public comments in the coming months. Find out where your your community stands. >>

View of the High Bridge from Cherokee Park in St. Paul

Special Places: Confluences where great rivers merge

by Ellie Rogers

November 9, 2018

We highlight the confluences of the Minnesota and the St. Croix with the Mississippi, two tributaries that make our river mighty. Read more

Mississippi River meets the St. Croix River

Young river stewards hit it out of the park once again

by Kate Clayton

November 8, 2018

A giant thank you to the hundreds of young river stewards who helped us protect and restore the mighty Mississippi this year. >>

Students remove garlic mustard from the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis

Habitat in the city: the power of the single yard

by Betsy Daub

November 6, 2018

Native plants are for the birds! A recent study shows chickadee populations decline in residential yards filled with non-native plants, meaning even your backyard can provide crucial habitat. >>

McKnight celebrates FMR's water quality work

October 29, 2018

Thanks to McKnight Foundation President Kate Wolford for highlighting the work we do at FMR to shift the way we farm in Minnesota to better protect the Mississippi River. >>

Our MinnPost commentary on the Environmental Trust Fund Raid

by Trevor Russell

October 24, 2018

MinnPost recently published a commentary by FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark and Fresh Energy Executive Director Michael Noble on why we initiated a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota. >>