FMR Updates

FMR joins environmental group's petition for clean drinking water in SE Minnesota

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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

Person holding drinking water in Kernza field

Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

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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

Looking up at the iconic dome of the Capitol building in St. Paul, against a clear blue sky as backdrop. Text over the image says "FMR's priorities #MNLEG"

Got scat? The next phase of the coyote and fox project

by Alex Roth

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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

Coyote standing atop inactive railroad tracks.

Thanks to Hugh, our fall Land Conservation intern

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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

The scoping comment period for two Twin Cities locks and dams is over. Now what?

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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

Envisioning a restorative future for BTT

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December 22, 2022

Community members have been coming together to share their visions for the future of BTT on the east side of St. Paul (Ramsey County's former Boys Totem Town juvenile detention facility). Here's an update. Read more