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! >>

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

For the river: Jacob's river story

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February 7, 2025

Our Stewardship & Education Program Director tells stories of a childhood love for Minnehaha Creek, learning to run rapids and his riverside sit spot of 20 years, and reflects on why he wanted to work for the river. Read more

Bumble bee habitat: What we've learned from monitoring (so far)

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February 7, 2025

How can we make the best possible habitat for bumble bees? That's the gist of the question Friends of the Mississippi River is trying to answer. Read more