In the Media
FMR is proud to serve as the voice for the Mississippi River and the people who care about it — at the Capitol, in our communities and in the media. Many thanks to the reporters who take the time to cover important river issues.
Ignoring a key emissions measurement known as "indirect land use change" would undermine climate goals, threaten water quality and violate basic scientific principles. FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell is quoted.
Our LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Demonstration Box Tending on Nicollet Island volunteer event made it into Lavender's Pride guide.
FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark's letter to the editor states: "Here’s what the science says: If done responsibly, including by prioritizing winter-hardy oilseeds, SAF would not only lower aviation emissions — it would drastically reduce agriculture pollution and give Minnesota cleaner, healthier waters. If not done responsibly? SAF could do more harm than good."
St. Paul's draft rules to guide riverfront development in the critical area isn't as strong as they could be, especially around bird-safe building. FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark calls for Saint Paul to be a “true river city” and adopt stronger MRCCA language.
FMR's Trevor Russell explains why we're on board to turn Minnesota into a hub for sustainable aviation fuel: Growing winter oilseeds for lower-carbon aviation here would mean no new agricultural acres, more income for farmers and healthier waters for us all.
In this letter to the editor, FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman advocates a stronger riverfront ordinance for St. Paul, as the city’s latest proposal has taken a step backward.
On Earth Day, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced a grant to help fund the effort to grow 1 million acres of winter camelina in Minnesota. Friends of the Mississippi River is part of this work because of this crop's water quality benefits.
The Mississippi topped American Rivers' list of endangered rivers this year, citing flooding and loss of federal support. Executive Director Whitney Clark explained the challenges our stretch of the river faces. Pioneer Press and an additional 17 media outlets throughout the state republished this piece.
FMR joined together with other local environmental organizations to collectively raise funds this Earth Day.
Otsego is launching Paddle Port stations on the Mississippi River between two city parks near FMR restoration sites. FMR is a partner on the project.
En primavera se pueden observar aves migratorias en la ruta migratoria del Mississippi.
In this commentary, co-authored by our executive director and and co-director of Forever Green, we make the case for oilseeds as a sustainable aviation fuel source that can also "fix some of the most complex, stubborn water-quality issues of our time."
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections.
FMR urges the city of St. Paul to honor decades of community input and neighborhood planning that identified Randolph Avenue as a connection between new multi-family housing and the Mississippi River.
The St. Paul City Council will revisit a proposed tree preservation ordinance supported by FMR.