Drinking water

There's no excuse for unsafe drinking water. Yet every day, there are Minnesotans whose health is put at risk by outdated lead service lines, aging water treatment infrastructure or community wells tainted with nitrates. Unsurprisingly, it's often economically disadvantaged communities and communities of color who are most at risk. At FMR, we advocate for funding and policies that will ensure all Minnesotans — regardless of their ZIP code — have access to safe drinking water, while simultaneously defending the important environmental protections that do exist.

Drinking water
Star Tribune publishes FMR, farmer commentary on ag pollution

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The commentary highlights the most effective solution to agricultural runoff pollution: Clean-water crops and more living cover. Read more
Winter camelina with a screengrab of the Star Tribune piece overlaid.
Take action: Submit a comment on the proposed sulfide mine

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The proposed mine would be located in both the Mississippi and St. Croix watersheds. The DNR is taking public comments until Sept. 14. Read more
A small stream cuts through lush, green land near the proposed mine site.
Q&A: What the latest data says about the Mississippi River's health

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The state recently released the newest draft of its Impaired Waters list. We asked FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell what it tells us about the river. Read more
High Mississippi River water levels in St. Paul in 2024.
The final stretch: What to watch for as the session nears its end

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Checking in on FMR's river priorities, including environmental guardrails on new jet fuel, conservation funding, a carp deterrent deadline and more. Read more
Minnesota Capitol in the evening.
High-value hearings keep Forever Green, clean-water crops at the fore

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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
A strand of Kernza against a blue sky.
Good additions, missed opportunities: Our take on MN's new climate change plan

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Some of the topline items fall far short of expectations. But dig a little deeper, and there are some very good additions. Read more
A flooded path at Crosby Farm Regional Park.
Why we're encouraged by MN's new Nutrient Reduction Strategy

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The recently revised plan lifts up clean-water crops and continuous living cover as key to addressing nutrient pollution — an approach FMR has advocated for years. Read more
A shallow pond surrounded by agricultural land.

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