FMR Updates

FMR Updates
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
Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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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

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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!  >>

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The River Dreams, speakers, and river images
What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

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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
Dam photo
Press statement: Mississippi River declared America's most endangered river

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April 16, 2025
The Mississippi River topped the list this year — for good reasons. Read more
Aerial view near Pine Bend Bluff of river and forest
'A way to stay connected': 3 volunteers on the joys of stewarding the river with loved ones

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April 14, 2025
Volunteering with friends and loved ones gives volunteers a chance to build memories together while doing good for the river. Read more
Three volunteers hug and smile
Welcome, Logan!

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March 26, 2025
Our newest staff member has joined our Land Conservation team as a restoration project manager. Read more
Logan in a park

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Upcoming Events

Pull garlic mustard at Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area [FULL]
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area
Pledge to Pull invasive plants at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [FULL]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park
Pull garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis

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