Advocacy

Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

May 23, 2023

We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more

St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters

Earth Day and beyond: Celebrate and steward the river this spring!

January 12, 2023

Join us for the annual Earth Day cleanup, or get outside with FMR this spring to steward the river! Read more

A family of volunteers at the 2022 Earth Day cleanup

Sign the petition: It's time for MN to salt smart for the river

January 3, 2023

Salt pollution is a serious issue for our waters. Let decision-makers know you support both safe communities and a healthier river. Read more

A red snow plow applying salt while traveling down a snowy road.

River Guardians' impacts in 2022

December 8, 2022

In 2022, 1,225 River Guardians sent 2,974 letters to 166 decision-makers, significantly impacting our work towards a healthier, more resilient river community. Read more

The cutoff wall: St. Anthony Falls' hidden hazard

December 8, 2022

The nearly 150-year old cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls is a critical piece of infrastructure. But you wouldn't know it by how the wall is inspected and maintained. Read more

Water flows over the St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam on a sunny day.

Minnesota's new climate goals are a great start — now it's time to follow through

October 6, 2022

The Walz administration's recently released Climate Action Framework is laudable. Now it's time to translate the framework into action. Read more

A farmer standing on a patch of grass on the edge of cropland, looking down into a stream that runs alongside it.

What you need to know about the Army Corps' studies of Twin Cities locks and dams

September 20, 2022

What will happen to metro locks and dams? Here's a rundown of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers disposition study process and timeline, the scenarios under consideration, plus ways you can shape the river's future. Read more