Updates and Articles

Making Minnesota’s SAF tax credit more sustainable
June 6, 2025
Winter-hardy oilseeds are our most sustainable near-term option for a lower-carbon jet fuel. Read more
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Pollinator habitat blooms beneath a major metro solar installation
May 30, 2025
Beneath rows and rows of solar panels in Rosemount, FMR is creating 360 acres of pollinator-supporting plantings. Read more
Black-eyed Susan and solar panels
Take action: Tell lawmakers to support funding for healthy waters in the Legacy bill
May 16, 2025
The bill includes more than $300 million for restoring Minnesota's rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. But its future is uncertain. Read more
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Where we work: River Heights Park
May 15, 2025
This beloved community park near the river in Inver Grove Heights was saved from development in 2018 and now features a loop trail for walking and a thriving demonstration pollinator garden. Read more
Aerial of River Heights Park
Just released: Stream health report from 2024 monitoring
May 13, 2025
Our volunteers' waders are dry. Our biologist has waded through the data. Here's what we found out about water quality by sampling tiny aquatic insects in the Rice Creek watershed last year. Read more
Two SHEP volunteers wade in stream
There's still time to push for stronger river protections in St. Paul
May 13, 2025
St. Paul residents are speaking up about a proposal to water down riverfront development regulations. Read more
St. Paul skyline with river
What tiny aquatic insects can reveal about water quality
May 13, 2025
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are living water quality indicators. Meet three that our monitoring volunteers sample — and find out what they might mean about stream health. Read more
Three macroinvertebrate watercolors
Why Minnesota wants to be a leader in sustainable aviation fuel
May 10, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel is having a moment in Minnesota. Read more
Winter camelina field at U of M
Tell Congress: Hands off Minnesota's national parks
May 8, 2025
Proposed cuts could harm our local Mississippi River Twin Cities metro park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and hundreds of beloved national parks. Sign the action alert and tell Congress to get off the sidelines. Read more
Students gather around a ranger on a boat on the Mississippi River
We're hiring: Grassroots Organizing Coordinator
May 6, 2025
Work with us! Our Grassroots Organizing Coordinator engages advocates to make a difference on important local, state and federal environmental policy decisions. Read more
Minneapolis prairie, skyline, river

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Upcoming Events

Remove garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis
Remove invasive plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Craft night with FMR staff and board
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St. Paul

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Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.

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