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Our top 10 river news stories from 2018

From possible dam removal to ag pollution to poetry projects and our silver anniversary, 2018 was a big year for the river (and FMR) in the news. >>

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FMR logo with headlines from 2018.
Our 2019 Legislative Priority: The Minnesota Water Bill

This session, FMR and our coalition partners are teaming up to advance a new way forward for clean water in Minnesota: The Minnesota Water Bill.  >>

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Looking ahead to the 2019 legislature

Minnesota’s 2019 legislative session is about to begin! A new governor and House await, and FMR and our partners have some exciting new priorities. Here's a brief overview of what FMR and our allies will advocate for, who we'll work with, and how you can help.  >>

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Bird surveys reveal steady increases at FMR prairie restorations

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.  >>

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Henslow's Sparrow
Microplastics & table salt: worse than we thought

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

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

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. >>

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FMR River Guardians are now 2,000 strong!

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.  >>

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River Guardians at the 2018 Legislative Session Wrap-up Happy Hour.
There's still time to weigh in on local river planning

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.  >>

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View of the High Bridge from Cherokee Park in St. Paul
Special Places: Confluences where great rivers merge
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

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

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Students remove garlic mustard from the Mississippi River gorge in Minneapolis

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