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How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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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
The interior of the Minnesota Senate chambers. Text says "MNLEG25."
Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel

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It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
MDA unveils latest recipients of clean-water crops grants

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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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We'll be working with our Forever Green Partnership colleagues to advance two bipartisan proposals related to clean-water crops. Read more
A close-up of purple perennial flax flowers. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul, with a blue sky and a smattering of snow on the ground. Small text says "MNLEG 2025"
Explainer: How jet fuel from crops can help (or hurt) water quality

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Sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to significantly impact water quality. Here are some of the factors that will determine whether those impacts are for the better, or for the worse. Read more
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What the new political landscape means for the Mississippi River

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Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
High waters along the tree-lined banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul

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