Advocacy

River planning is wrapping up for most corridor cities

by Irene Jones

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April 9, 2019

Most Twin Cities communities have completed their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront, but a few are still seeking public comments in the coming weeks or months. Learn where your community is in the process and weigh in while there is still time. >>

View from Schaar's Bluff in Nininger Township

Action Alert: Oppose Upper Harbor Terminal bonding [CLOSED]

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April 8, 2019

Join us in advocating for a better vision and more community benefits at Upper Harbor Terminal. Ask your legislators to oppose $2 million in public funding for private development. >>

Action Alert: Tell Minnesota to invest in clean water [CLOSED]

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February 25, 2019

FMR is championing a pair of innovative bills that will protect our water, diversify our croplands, and strengthen rural communities. Please join us in asking legislators to support full funding for Forever Green and the Working Lands Drinking Water Protection Program. >>

FMR opposes Upper Harbor Terminal plan, calls for more community engagement

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February 19, 2019

The Minneapolis Upper Harbor Terminal site is key to improving the North Minneapolis riverfront. Done correctly, the redevelopment of this city-owned site can better connect residents with the river and be a model of sustainability and community wealth-building. So why would the city let private companies take the lead and reap the majority of benefits? >>

Action Alert: Deny the Upper Harbor Terminal Concept Plan [CLOSED]

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January 15, 2019

The City of Minneapolis is moving quickly to advance the proposed Upper Harbor Terminal Concept Plan along 1 mile of riverfront in Northside Minneapolis. The plan allows private interests to take the lead and reap the majority of benefits from this publicly-owned property.

Minneapolis residents, join us in telling your city council representative and Mayor Frey that we can do better before the council's committee meeting on February 19. >>

Looking ahead to the 2019 legislature

by Trevor Russell

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December 11, 2018

Minnesota’s 2019 legislative session is about to begin! A new governor and House await, and FMR and our partners have some exciting new priorities. Here's a brief overview of what FMR and our allies will advocate for, who we'll work with, and how you can help. >>

FMR River Guardians are now 2,000 strong!

by Alicia Uzarek

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November 18, 2018

Through our River Guardians program, over 2,000 people have spoken with one voice to protect, enhance and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed. >>