Ford Area C updates email list
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Ford Area C (video)
In this video, we take you to Ford Area C, Ford's toxic riverfront dumpsite in St. Paul. You’ll see the Mississippi lapping at the dumpsite’s edge. What pollution remains there? How much is leaching into our river? We still don’t know enough. >>
Submit questions to the MPCA public meeting on Ford Area C
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for the MPCA's February 20 meeting on Ford Area C!
The presentation and Q+A will be published after the meeting, and we'll share that information with everyone on our Area C email list.
To read more about Ford Area C, visit fmr.org/ford, or the MPCA's page about the site.
Thank you, River Guardians!
Thank you, River Guardians! We deeply appreciate you advocating for clean water and sustainable and equitable development along the river this past year. >
FMR weighs in on freeway expansion near river
A proposed redesign of Interstate 94 and Highway 252 through North Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn Park is raising questions for river lovers and environmental advocates. What's our stance? >>
Spring Lake regional park master plan open house Oct. 14
What's next for this special place (and FMR restoration site) on our great river? You can help decide. >>
Why Minnehaha Academy's new building blends in with the Mississippi Gorge
It's not often that a heated community debate about development along the Mississippi River Gorge leads to a building that fits well into this picturesque landscape, but the new addition to Minnehaha Academy does just that. It fits in so well that it's actually hard to see the new building from the parkway! This success story shows how river development can blend in with its surroundings, why it should, and why your voice is crucial in the process. >>
Proposed Lilydale bluff development raises concerns
Lilydale is considering a plan that would turn the site of the old Moose Country bar and River Bluffs Center into senior housing. But the new development would be too close to the river bluff's edge and too tall to maintain a scenic river view. >>
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA)
New rules are in place and local planning and zoning is underway!
What is the Mississippi River critical area?
How did it become a national park?
Why are state rules necessary?
How are the rules being implemented?
What's happening now?
Update: Lilydale River Bluffs plan to go before council soon
We're happy to report that the concept plans for a senior development in Lilydale (original article) have been revised to better protect the river bluff as well as scenic views. As the city council moves to vote June 25, we're advocating for several conditions to address stormwater management and more. >>