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FMR Updates
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May 8, 2023
This spring we're excited to introduce you to four new staff who will work with our youth programs, events, restoration projects and pollinator research. Read more
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May 6, 2023
FMR debuted our Water Knowledge Network last summer to share community knowledge about water and love for water, while building skills for youth and adults to care for our watershed. Here's what we learned. Read more
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May 2, 2023
Nitrate levels in private and public wells are endangering drinking water for southeastern Minnesotans. We've signed on to a petition to urge the EPA to take action. Read more
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April 14, 2023
An overview of the progress we've made — and what still needs to happen — as we enter the final weeks of the session. Read more
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March 19, 2023
How are wild canids adapting to urban areas? FMR supporters have been helping researchers find out. Hear about how to get involved in two new community science initiatives with the Twin Cities Coyote and Fox Project. Read more
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January 11, 2023
Hugh supported bird and plant surveys, analyzed data, sorted native prairie seeds and helped lead volunteer stewardship events. We're grateful to him for his service! Read more
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January 6, 2023
Maybe you took a lock and dam tour with us this summer and weighed in on the future of two Minneapolis locks and dams this fall. What's next in the process? Read more
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Upcoming Events
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, Hastings
Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.
Various dates, June 1-15, 2026
All 10 states adjacent to the Mississippi River
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