FMR Updates

State of the River 101 for Policymakers

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March 6, 2017

N Mpls riverfront metal shredder required to move!

by Irene Jones

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March 3, 2017

Elizabeth Kolbert — 'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History'

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February 17, 2017

Join us to hear Elizabeth Kolbert's groundbreaking research on the dynamic between humans and the environment. FMR is proud to be a community partner for this important upcoming event featuring esteemed science journalist Elizabeth Kolbert, speaking on her 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History. Discounted tickets are available for FMR supporters.

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.