FMR Updates

Special Places: The Central Mpls. riverfront

March 6, 2018

To celebrate our 25th year, each month in 2018 FMR staff will profile places along the metro Mississippi River that are near and dear to us, places that connect to FMR but that we also enjoy in our own downtime. By the end of our silver year, we'll have built a map of 25 special river places for you and yours to learn about, visit and enjoy.

This month: Minneapolis’ Central riverfront.

Venture along with us to a few downtown Minneapolis riverfront icons — Nicollet Island, the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mill District. Many of you have been here before, but along the way, we'll be sure to point out lesser-known spots and facts and the scoop on changes to come. >>

Downtown Minneapolis glows along the Mississippi at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge.

Position announcement: Seasonal Outreach Assistant [filled]

February 20, 2018

FMR is searching for a detail-oriented person to join our events and outreach team. This seasonal opportunity is a great way to gain valuable experience assisting with outreach communications and volunteer recruitment. >>

Our 2018 legislative priorities

by Trevor Russell

February 12, 2018

Budget uncertainty, election-year politics and a sometimes-heated debate on environment and conservation issues should make for a fascinating legislative session. Here are our priorities for the 2018 session, which kicks off Tuesday, February 20.

Our Capitol rotunda, full of hundreds of Minnesotans calling on legislators to support clean water.

Nature notes: Turtles on the go under the ice

by Betsy Daub

February 9, 2018

For reasons not yet understood, many turtles stay active under the winter ice. Learn more about their mysterious habits and about a local FMR turtle protection project in this month's Nature Notes. >>

If you build it, will they come? Investigating whether restored habitat means more wildlife.

by Karen Schik

February 9, 2018

Since the creation of our land conservation program over 20 years ago, FMR has protected, restored or enhanced over a thousand acres of prairie, forest, wetland and other types of wildlife and pollinator habitat in the metro area. But does increasing native habitat result in the return of native animals?

Learn about bird surveys, wildlife cams and our work with local high schools to find out. >>

A red fox ventures into an open, grassy area.

Media coverage of our lawsuit against the state

February 6, 2018

As articles about our lawsuit roll in, we'll be sure to post them here. First up, the Star Tribune. >>

Claim your day: FMR is scheduling summer group outings

by Kate Clayton

February 6, 2018

If you're looking for a service outing that's educational, active, outdoors and provides a tangible community benefit, consider storm drain stenciling in St. Paul with FMR.

Reservations for outings, as well as classroom presentations and litter cleanups, are now being taken for summer and fall 2018. >>