Ford Area C riverfront dumpsite in St. Paul

A toxic dumpsite created by Ford lies on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, just upstream of three beloved Twin Cities parks. Join us to advocate for a thorough, responsible cleanup for the river's health and our community.

Ford Area C riverfront dumpsite in St. Paul
Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 12, 2025
Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more
Cleanup plan for toxic Ford Area C dump finally moves forward

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October 10, 2025
A draft cleanup plan will be released any day now — and advocates will soon have a chance to call for full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site. Tour the dumpsite this fall, sign our petition and get the latest. Read more
Map showing Ford Area C tucked between parks on the riverfront
A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

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October 1, 2025
While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more
Ford site on the river
Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

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September 12, 2025
Join us for a town hall-style community meeting, featuring a brief statement from Mayor Carter followed by a Q&A. Read more
Mayor Carter in front of the St. Paul skyline
St. Paul's riverfront: Weakened rules, troubling development plans and 2 toxic dumps

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April 15, 2025
This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more
Trees over river
Thank you, fall 2024 interns!

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January 15, 2025
We hosted three interns last fall: One mapped and analyzed bumble bee habitat, and two joined our advocacy team to advance a better future at toxic riverfront site Ford Area C. Read more
Bella, Aaryan, and Ford Area C tour
Cleanup planning begins for toxic Ford Area C

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July 9, 2024
We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more
Summer riverbank near old Ford plant

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Upcoming Events

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [WAITLIST]
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Partner event: Alebrijes — Keepers of the Island Exhibit
Now through October 26, 2025, dawn to 11 p.m.
Raspberry Island, St. Paul
Ford Area C walking tours
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul

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