FMR Updates

Thanks to Hugh, our fall Land Conservation intern

January 11, 2023

Hugh supported bird and plant surveys, analyzed data, sorted native prairie seeds and helped lead volunteer stewardship events. We're grateful to him for his service! Read more

The scoping comment period for two Twin Cities locks and dams is over. Now what?

January 6, 2023

Maybe you took a lock and dam tour with us this summer and weighed in on the future of two Minneapolis locks and dams this fall. What's next in the process? Read more

Envisioning a restorative future for BTT

December 22, 2022

Community members have been coming together to share their visions for the future of BTT on the east side of St. Paul (Ramsey County's former Boys Totem Town juvenile detention facility). Here's an update. Read more

2022 year in review

December 19, 2022

Celebrate a full, impactful year by exploring our 2022 digital annual report's stories, interactive maps, videos and more. Read more

More hope for long-term buckthorn control

December 12, 2022

New research shows that seeding and planting after buckthorn removal can help keep future buckthorn growth at bay. But not all plantings are created equal. Read more about FMR Conservation Director Alex Roth's latest research. Read more

FMR ecologists and interns monitor invasive honeysuckle removal plots.

River Guardians' impacts in 2022

December 8, 2022

In 2022, 1,225 River Guardians sent 2,974 letters to 166 decision-makers, significantly impacting our work towards a healthier, more resilient river community. Read more