agriculture

Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river

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January 19, 2026

From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more

The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.

Fueling change: FAQ on sustainable aviation and protecting our waters

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June 16, 2025

FMR supporters always have good questions about complex topics. We put together this FAQ to make it easy to get the facts about the promise and potential pitfalls around sustainable aviation fuel. Read more

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2026

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May 20, 2026

This session featured calm, chaos and a late boost from River Guardians that helped make it a big success for the river. Read more

A collage of scenes from the Capitol this session, featuring FMR staff, lawmakers and partners.

Take action: Urge legislators to pass environmental guardrails for renewable jet fuel

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May 4, 2026

We're advocating for guardrails that will help make sure new, lower-carbon jet fuel has a positive impact on water, land and air. Read more

View from an airplane flying above Minneapolis.

The final stretch: What to watch for as the session nears its end

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April 20, 2026

Checking in on FMR's river priorities, including environmental guardrails on new jet fuel, conservation funding, a carp deterrent deadline and more. Read more

High-value hearings keep Forever Green, clean-water crops at the fore

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April 10, 2026

The path to a clean, healthy river begins with more living plant cover on the ground, all year round. Forever Green crops can make this a reality. Read more