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October 12, 2025
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
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June 16, 2025
FMR supporters always have good questions about complex topics. We put together this FAQ to make it easy to get the facts about the promise and potential pitfalls around sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
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August 19, 2022
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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
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November 3, 2026
The award honors FMR's 20-year campaign to establish stronger, more protective rules for riverfront development along the metro Mississippi. Watch the video for the story of how FMR and our advocates made it happen. Read more
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October 19, 2026
These guardrails are a significant win for the health of the Mississippi River and a step toward a SAF industry that accounts for many definitions of sustainability, not just carbon emissions. Here's how they came together. Read more
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October 15, 2026
This year our Environmental Stewardship Institute Youth Council will focus on one of the biggest questions facing the metro Mississippi River: What should we do with our aging locks and dams? Read more
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
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