FMR Updates

What's that foam on the Mississippi River?

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July 9, 2025

Bubbly off-white puffs of foam on the surface of the river can be disconcerting. Is this phenomenon a sign of something harmful in the water? Read more

Sheep graze the way for native plants at solar site

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July 3, 2025

Nearly 500 solar grazers have been hard at work eating weedy plants and making room for native pollinator-supporting plants under hundreds of acres of solar panels. Read more

FMR statement on the shootings of Rep. Hortman, Sen. Hoffman

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June 16, 2025

Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman represent Mississippi River districts, and have been frequent collaborators and allies in FMR's policy work. Read more

The front entrance to the Minnesota Capitol building

Welcome to our newest staff and board member

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June 13, 2025

We're thrilled to welcome Meghan Anderson, our new Biofuels Policy Manager and Yumi Kashihara, our new board member. We're also lucky to welcome back Ivy Song to support our stewardship team this season. Read more

FMR making the case for sustainable aviation fuel in the Strib

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June 12, 2025

In case you missed it, FMR has been making the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as a river-friendly source for sustainable aviation fuel in the Star Tribune. Read more

Plane wing over river + The Minnesota Star Tribune

School's out for summer: Sov's highlights from 2024-25 classroom partnerships

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June 11, 2025

We asked Sovatha Oum, FMR's Youth Program Manager, about his favorite stories from working with metro classrooms this year. Check out his reflections on experiential learning and outdoor education, and his yearbook message for all of us. Read more