Federal firings and funding freezes

Federal firings and funding freezes
Tell Congress: Hands off Minnesota's national parks

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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
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Federal firings, freezes and FMR: A note from our executive director

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What impacts will federal actions have on our work and on the Mississippi River? Here's what we know so far. Read more
Minneapolis' Nicollet Island and the Mississippi River
On the national level...

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A lot is happening in D.C. Here's a quick word to our supporters, originally published in our e-newsletter, Mississippi Messages. Read more
What the new political landscape means for the Mississippi River

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Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
High waters along the tree-lined banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul
Preparing for what's to come: A message from our executive director

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What will the election mean for our air, waters and lands? Here's what we're thinking about and what we already know. Read more
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