agriculture

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

Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

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September 20, 2024

There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more

Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers

Keeping the river front of mind in Minnesota's climate change plan

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November 11, 2025

We’ve already seen improvements to the state's climate change plan as a direct result of our feedback, setting up stronger river protections for the years ahead. Read more

A view from above of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Tell Minnesota: Include river-friendly transportation and farming in the new climate plan

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October 31, 2025

The current draft isn't bad, some improvements would help ensure clean water for all communities. Read more

Floodwaters encroach on buildings and paths at St. Paul's Harriet Island.

What about water quality? 3 takeaways from our time at the SAF Conference

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October 14, 2025

Two members of FMR's Water program attended to be a voice for the river and clean water in discussions around Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy. Read more

FMR's Meghan Anderson and Trevor Russell speaking to attendees at the SAF Conference.

What we like (and what we're not sure about) in MN's latest Nutrient Reduction Strategy draft

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September 11, 2025

This is the state’s flagship plan to address the stubborn, long-running nitrate and phosphorus pollution issues plaguing many of Minnesota’s waters. Read more