FMR Updates

Welcome Daurius, FMR's new outreach assistant!

by Irene Jones

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February 13, 2017

A hearty welcome to Daurius Mikroberts! With so much energy, enthusiasm and experience, Daurius is sure to be a great addition to both the FMR office and our outdoor volunteer and education events.

Survey: What would you like to be called?

by Alicia Uzarek

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February 3, 2017

FMR is shoring up our advocacy program. In addition to offering opportunities to sign petitions, write letters and speak up at meetings, we're coordinating fun and educational happy hours, training sessions and networking events. We're also amping up our communications to better support our growing community of river advocates. Help name our improved advocacy program and sign up to join us! Read more

Minnesota Water Action Day

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January 25, 2017

Now more than ever we need your voice to help protect the Mississippi River and water in Minnesota. April 19, join us for a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water and how they can help protect it.

Join the rally, learn about water issues, meet with legislators — whatever works for you and yours!

Now more than ever, we need your voice to protect Minnesota's waters.

Out of the classroom and into the weeds, woods ... and worms?

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January 3, 2017

High school senior Clare Tipler shares her adventures working with FMR and her environmental studies class and the surprising lessons learned along the way.

Clare shows off the large ragweed plant she pulled out of the native planting at Crosby Farm Park.

Big news: Bluffs, shorelines and scenic views protected!

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December 27, 2016

At long last, new State of Minnesota rules are now in place governing land use and development along the metro stretch of the Mississippi River, a.k.a. our local national park! While allowing for growth and redevelopment, the new rules protect the metro riverfront's natural, scenic and cultural treasures.

The Mississippi River Gorge from St. Paul by Jim Hudak

Press release: New MN rules to protect metro Mississippi River corridor, our local national park!

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December 27, 2016

New fuel standards could help river

by Trevor Russell

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December 16, 2016

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency updated the nation’s renewable fuel requirements. While we were disappointed to see an increase in traditional corn-based ethanol, we’re pleased to see a raise in production goals for cellulosic biofuel in 2017.

This creates a powerful market incentive for farmers to grow perennial crops, supporting FMR’s work towards market-based solutions to reduce agricultural water pollution.