FMR Updates

Webinar: Sustainable Aviation Fuel — How Minnesota can get it right

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January 17, 2025

How can new, renewable jet fuel — yes, jet fuel — help clean up the river and improve water quality throughout Minnesota? Watch our recorded webinar to find out. Read more

Thank you, fall 2024 interns!

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January 15, 2025

We hosted three interns last fall: One mapped and analyzed bumble bee habitat, and two joined our advocacy team to advance a better future at toxic riverfront site Ford Area C. Read more

Celebrating our 2024 volunteers and young river stewards

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December 5, 2024

Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more

3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 2024

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December 3, 2024

River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more

FMR plans for habitat beside new riverside greenway trails in Dakota County

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November 12, 2024

Two greenways in Dakota County will offer nearly 40 miles of trail for people to walk, run, bike and roll. We've been working on how these trails can also link together a ribbon of connected habitat for wildlife. Read more

From ESI fellow to FMR staff: Naomi's river story

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November 12, 2024

Naomi developed her relationship with the Mississippi River in part through her experience with the Environmental Stewardship Institute. Now she helps lead this program for youth. Read more