Clean Transportation

Clean Transportation
Lower-carbon transportation bill slowed by legislative headwinds

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May 20, 2024
A Clean Transportation Standard might be one of FMR’s most ambitious — and important — legislative goals. Read more
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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
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Winter oilseeds: Key to clean water and lower emissions

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January 1, 2024
These clean-water crops, which stay in the soil through the winter, can benefit the river in numerous ways. Read more
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Clean Transportation Standard: Lower emissions for MN’s transportation and ag sectors

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November 10, 2023
To protect the Mississippi River from the worst of climate change, it’s imperative we find a way to significantly cut emissions from transportation and agriculture. Read more
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FMR tapped to help craft clean transportation recommendations

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August 18, 2023
The newly announced working group will deliver Clean Transportation Standard recommendations to legislators early next year. Read more
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How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared in the 2023 session

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May 25, 2023
FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more
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Diverse new work group sets stage for cleaner transportation in MN

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May 23, 2023
A Clean Transportation Standard would be a big victory for the climate and a real boon for the Mississippi River. Read more
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Upcoming Events

Remove invasive plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Craft night with FMR staff and board
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St. Paul
Pull garlic mustard at Rosemount Wildlife Preserve [WAITLIST]
Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Part of the Northern Dakota County Greenway, Rosemount

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