Phosphorus-free fertilizer — it’s the law, and the only green way to go!

Phosphorus is the primary nutrient that turns our waters green with algae. To protect our land of 10,000 lakes and stunning rivers of all sizes, Minnesota prohibits the application of phosphorus-containing fertilizer to lawns. Find out more about this law and how you can use phosphorus-free fertilizer for a healthier and truly greener lawn with this Minnesota Department of Agriculture fact sheet.





























Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.