Federal firings and funding freezes

The elections of fall 2024 ushered in an era of significant political change.

We're working to track the impact on the Mississippi River, FMR and our partners, and share updates below and in Mississippi Messages.

Looking for ways to take action — at the local, state and national levels? This is a great time to sign up to be an FMR River Guardian.

Federal firings and funding freezes
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