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
Can an outpouring of support for full cleanup at Ford Area C make a difference?

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March 16, 2026
The list of elected officials and community members supporting a full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site is getting longer. What will the MPCA decide? Read more
Aerial image of Ford Area C and steam plant
FMR Strib commentary: 'The public wants cleanup at the St. Paul Ford site. Do regulators?'

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March 4, 2026
Elected leaders, community members and Friends of the Mississippi River are all calling for a full cleanup of Ford Area C. Read FMR's Star Tribune commentary. Read more
Ford Area C rally group with signs
Tell the St. Paul City Council to request a full cleanup of Area C

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February 20, 2026
A partial cleanup isn't enough. If you're a St. Paul resident, you can help urge the city council to support a full cleanup request. Read more
The paved lot atop Ford Area C seen from a drone.
Advocates rally for Ford hazardous waste cleanup

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January 22, 2026
At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more
Ford Area C rally
Ford Area C dumpsite cleanup rally & meeting

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December 19, 2025
Join us to rally (5:45 p.m.) and join the community meeting (6:30-8:30 p.m.) hosted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as we advocate for a full clean-up of the hazardous waste dump on the riverfront north of Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul. Read more
Ford Area C map: on river between Minnehaha Falls Park and Hidden Falls Park
Time to weigh in: Ford Area C cleanup plan enters public comment period

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December 14, 2025
The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
Ford Area C in winter

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