FMR Updates

Is the Minneapolis 2040 plan good for the environment? Yes.

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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September 6, 2023

The plan's many environmental policies, including denser housing, are crucial responses to climate change. Here's why. Read more

The Minneapolis skyline, reflective against the orange evening sky with the Mississippi River in the foreground.

Thank you, summer 2023 interns!

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August 29, 2023

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation and education work, from bird, plant and monarch surveys to summer youth program facilitation. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

Annika in prairie, Ivy working on art, Riya by flowers, Brandon ice fishing, Holly in autumn woods

What the research says about how to stop invasive carp

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August 4, 2023

Where and how are invasive carp moving? Why do we need a bioacoustic fish fence? What about native fish? We tagged along with Dr. Peter Sorensen to the Driftless Area to get firsthand experience of the latest research. Read more

Dr. Peter Sorensen works from a boat on the river

Summer staff transitions

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August 2, 2023

Celebrate two promotions and the impact of two staff who are heading off to new adventures. Read more

Final projects from our 2023 ESI summer intensive fellows

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July 27, 2023

Our summer youth fellows created capstone projects they were passionate about, ranging from a river cleanup volunteer event to a zine about sustainable agriculture. Read more

FMR turns 30! A birthday note from our director

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July 12, 2023

July marks our 30th anniversary of protecting, restoring and enhancing the Mississippi River together. Executive Director Whitney Clark reflects on our beginnings and celebrates all we've accomplished since. Read more