FMR Updates

Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

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

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

July 12, 2024

Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more

What do you dream for the river?

by John Briel

August 19, 2022

The theme for our fall gala this year is The River Dreams. Get a preview of our speakers and their dreams for the river, then tell us yours! >>

The River Dreams, speakers, and river images

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

January 10, 2022

Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more