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July 11, 2025
Grassland birds are under immense pressure due to habitat loss, but there's a special corner of habitat near Battle Creek Regional Park. Learn more about this site's uncertain future and how you can get a glimpse of its feathered residents. Read more
June 10, 2025
Through Oct. 26, colorful Mexican folk art sculptures will cover Raspberry Island in downtown St. Paul as a celebration of the Latino community's connection to the Mississippi River. Read more
May 16, 2025
St. Paul residents are speaking up about a proposal to water down riverfront development regulations. Read more
May 9, 2025
Proposed cuts could harm our local Mississippi River Twin Cities metro park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and hundreds of beloved national parks. Sign the action alert and tell Congress to get off the sidelines. Read more
May 6, 2025
Work with us! Our Grassroots Organizing Coordinator engages advocates to make a difference on important local, state and federal environmental policy decisions. Read more
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
March 17, 2025
St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections. Here's how to help. Read more
March 12, 2025
In 2024, the city of Minneapolis approved a request to build a home on the edge of an erosion-prone riverfront bluff. Now a judge has stepped in, preventing the construction and a bad precedent. Read more
February 17, 2025
What's next for the proposed mine in — yes, in — the Mississippi River backwaters near Grey Cloud Island? Read more
January 17, 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
