Updates and Articles

12 other wins for the Mississippi River from this legislative session

May 24, 2023

While FMR wasn't leading on these efforts, we were quite happy to see them come out of the Capitol this session. Read more

High river waters in the foreground, flooding a wooded shoreline.

A win for the great outdoors: Voters will get to rededicate lottery funds to the environment

May 23, 2023

Lottery funds for the Great Outdoors will be back on the ballot — though without some sought-after new revenue. Read more

Diverse new work group sets stage for cleaner transportation in MN

May 23, 2023

A Clean Transportation Standard would be a big victory for the climate and a real boon for the Mississippi River. Read more

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Invasive carp barrier: A strong starting point, but Minnesota needs more — and soon

May 23, 2023

Invasive carp are on the doorstep of Lake Pepin, the St. Croix River watershed, the Minnesota River watershed and other waterways. Legislature funding gets us moving in the right direction on protection. Read more

FMR staff testifies at Legislature on invasive carp + text: "#MNLEG Final Update"

FMR pollinator research and habitat projects receive state funds

May 23, 2023

The Minnesota Legislature passed bills that include five FMR restoration and enhancement projects and our three-year research project on best practices for pollinator habitat management. Read more

Native plants and bee + text "#MNLEG Final Update"

Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

May 23, 2023

We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more

St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters

A win for clean-water crops and a sustainable agricultural economy

May 21, 2023

Clean-water crops saw more support than ever at the Capitol this session. Read more

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What our spring flood means for Ford Area C

May 15, 2023

We've been waiting for a river flood to gather more information about the hazards posted by Ford Motor Company's floodplain dumpsite in St. Paul, known as Area C. This year, we'll have new data (and a special tour for our River Guardians). Read more

Minnesota takes a giant leap toward clean drinking water for all

May 15, 2023

An estimated 100,000-plus lead service lines are still in use in Minnesota. This bill will help replace a significant percentage of them. Read more

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Welcome to four new FMR staff

May 8, 2023

This spring we're excited to introduce you to four new staff who will work with our youth programs, events, restoration projects and pollinator research. Read more