FMR Updates

New York Times spotlights U of M's clean-water crops

by Shaymus McLaughlin

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May 10, 2022

The New York Times, as part of its series on "Visionaries" across the country, wrote about the University of Minnesota’s Dr. Donald Wyse and his leading work to develop new, commercially viable clean-water crops. >>

A person's boots standing in the middle of green crops.

Meet our new staff!

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May 6, 2022

Thanks to our supporters and funders, we've expanded! We're excited to introduce five new staff members. >>

FMR welcomes Dr. Kate Knuth and Aubre Parsons to our board of directors

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May 6, 2022

We're thrilled to welcome two new members to our board of directors this spring. >>

Join us for lock and dam focus group tours

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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May 1, 2022

Learn more about the big study that will consider the future of two locks and dams in the heart of the Twin Cities. Read more

A photo showing the river almost emptied to the river bottom as part of a draw down by the Army Corps.

What we accomplished together in 2021: FMR's annual report

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May 1, 2022

Celebrate the impactful work you made possible in our 2021 digital annual report. >>

Sign up for updates on An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River

by John Briel

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April 21, 2022

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April 20, 2022

As covered by MPR News, WCCO and other media outlets, the Mississippi River made the list of "America’s Most Endangered Rivers" this week. But a proposed federal program — championed by Friends of the Mississippi River and many others — has the potential to turn that designation around. >>