Advocacy

Cleanup plan for toxic Ford Area C dump finally moves forward

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October 10, 2025

A draft cleanup plan will be released any day now — and advocates will soon have a chance to call for full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site. Tour the dumpsite this fall, sign our petition and get the latest. Read more

Map showing Ford Area C tucked between parks on the riverfront

A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

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October 1, 2025

While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more

Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

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September 12, 2025

Join us for a town hall-style community meeting, featuring a brief statement from Mayor Carter followed by a Q&A. Read more

Mayor Carter in front of the St. Paul skyline

Welcome to our new Grassroots Organizing Coordinator (and farewell to Maddie!)

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September 8, 2025

Meet Jenna, our new River Guardians advocacy program leader, and celebrate our outgoing coordinator's achievements. Read more

Who owns the St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall? It's still being debated

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August 13, 2025

The cutoff wall, a vital component of the infrastructure around St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis, has drawn attention in recent years due to questions about its ownership and maintenance. A study is underway, but it won't resolve everything. Read more

Water flows over Owamniyomni, also known as St. Anthony Falls

Invasive carp deterrent project moves ahead

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August 5, 2025

FMR was proud to be part of the Stop Carp Coalition's success last year to secure state funding for an invasive carp deterrent in the Mississippi River. Will the project be completed in time to block these fishes' upstream progress? Read more