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State shines Earth Day spotlight on winter-hardy oilseeds

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May 5, 2025
These oilseeds could help significantly reduce agriculture pollution — pushing us toward cleaner water. Read more
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Tell your senator: Support funding for healthier waters in the Legacy bill

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May 2, 2025
The bill includes more than $300 million for restoring Minnesota's rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. But its future is uncertain. Read more
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How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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April 15, 2025
We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
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Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel

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April 3, 2025
It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
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MDA unveils latest recipients of clean-water crops grants

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March 19, 2025
These local businesses and organizations are getting an important financial boost as they work to support clean-water crops. Read more
Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.
'Kernza is one of the solutions': Clean-water crops at the Capitol

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March 3, 2025
We'll be working with our Forever Green Partnership colleagues to advance two bipartisan proposals related to clean-water crops. Read more
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Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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January 16, 2025
Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more
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Upcoming Events

Pledge to Pull invasive plants at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [FULL]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Park, St. Paul Park
Pull garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis
Partner concert: 'A Celebration of the Mississippi River'
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
DeLaSalle High School, near Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

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