Advocacy

Our 2024 legislative priorities

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February 9, 2024

It’s time to finish what we started. Here's what FMR will be working to accomplish at the Capitol this year. Read more

The dome of the Minnesota Capitol building, seen in front of an evening blue sky. Text says "MNLEG 2024."

Is there enough 'action' in the DNR's new invasive carp action plan?

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February 5, 2024

The Minnesota DNR recently released its updated Invasive Carp Action Plan. We think the plan is mostly good, but we'd like to see more urgency in one key area. Read more

Silver carp jumping behind motor in waterway

The Atlantic takes on Minneapolis 2040

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January 29, 2024

Because of our advocacy for climate-smart dense urban development, national magazine The Atlantic reached out to FMR Land Use & Planning Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman to get our perspective on Minneapolis 2040. Read more

River Guardians made a splash advocating for the river in 2023

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December 8, 2023

River Guardians set records and advanced every single legislative priority in 2023. Thank you for your advocacy! Here's what we're looking forward to in 2024. Read more

River Guardians at 2023 post-legislative session celebration

Another invasive carp catch record for Minnesota's Mississippi River

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December 4, 2023

The Minnesota DNR just announced its largest-ever invasive carp catch in Minnesota waters: a shocking 323 fish. Join us soon for community meetings in St. Paul, Red Wing, Winona and online to learn and discuss what our state should do next. Read more

What St. Paul's new riverfront rules should include

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October 24, 2023

St. Paul's city council will probably vote on a new critical area ordinance this fall or winter. Here are three provisions we'll be looking for in their next draft. Read more