FMR Updates

Welcome Laura, FMR's new ecologist

by Alex Roth

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March 7, 2022

FMR is excited to announce the hiring of Laura Domyancich-Lee, FMR’s new ecologist. >>

Celebrating Executive Director Whitney Clark's 25th year at FMR

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February 11, 2022

This January, we celebrated Executive Director Whitney Clark's 25th anniversary here at FMR. In a recent Mill City Times interview, Whitney reflected on his beginnings. >>

Measuring success: recent pollinator surveys at FMR-restored prairies

by Alex Roth, by Karen Schik

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February 7, 2022

Just as our breeding bird surveys have shown more birds and more species using FMR-restored prairies, our latest pollinator surveys further demonstrate the wildlife benefits of restored habitats. >>

An update on the future of St. Anthony Falls

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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February 4, 2022

There's a lot happening around St. Anthony Falls. Here's the latest on the Army Corps' disposition study, upcoming events about the future of the lock area, and that mysterious underwater wall. >>

Rare Maplewood grasslands one step closer to protection

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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February 3, 2022

As covered in several news outlets, Ramsey County is stepping back from its plans to develop a rare grassland bird haven. We're celebrating this win and advocating for the next logical step: permanent habitat protection. Ramsey County residents — please send a note to the county to express support for this special refuge. >>