FMR Updates

Fall yard cleanup: 5 ways to help protect the river

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September 21, 2022

What should you do with fallen leaves? And is fall a good time to fertilize the lawn? Read more

What you need to know about the Army Corps' studies of Twin Cities locks and dams

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September 20, 2022

What will happen to metro locks and dams? Here's a rundown of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers disposition study process and timeline, the scenarios under consideration, plus ways you can shape the river's future. Read more

The case for and against lock and dam removal

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September 20, 2022

Removing two metro locks and dams would reconnect 39 miles of river through the Mississippi's only gorge, which is in the heart of the Twin Cities. But is dam removal the best scenario for our metro river? Here's what we need to consider. Read more

Video: How we protect land — The story of Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area

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September 14, 2022

Watch our new video to experience the stunning landscape of Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area habitat corridor from a bird's-eye view and hear the story of its protection. Read more

Congrats to our 2022 ESI summer intensive fellows!

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September 11, 2022

We doubled the size of our summer intensive program for high school-aged youth this year. Find out what our fellows explored and learned, read two reflections on the program and see their final projects. Read more