Advocacy

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

Sunset from Harriet Island over the river.

Is the Minneapolis 2040 plan good for the environment? Yes.

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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September 6, 2023

The plan's many environmental policies, including denser housing, are crucial responses to climate change. Here's why. Read more

The Minneapolis skyline, reflective against the orange evening sky with the Mississippi River in the foreground.

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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