Forever Green

Growing the market for more river-friendly agriculture

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January 15, 2026

Minnesota businesses are utilizing a unique state grants program to support continuous living cover crops. Read more

Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.

Keeping the river front of mind in Minnesota's climate change plan

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November 11, 2025

We’ve already seen improvements to the state's climate change plan as a direct result of our feedback, setting up stronger river protections for the years ahead. Read more

A view from above of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Tell Minnesota: Include river-friendly transportation and farming in the new climate plan

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October 31, 2025

The current draft isn't bad, some improvements would help ensure clean water for all communities. Read more

Floodwaters encroach on buildings and paths at St. Paul's Harriet Island.

What we like (and what we're not sure about) in MN's latest Nutrient Reduction Strategy draft

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September 11, 2025

This is the state’s flagship plan to address the stubborn, long-running nitrate and phosphorus pollution issues plaguing many of Minnesota’s waters. Read more

A shallow pond surrounded by agricultural land.

Thank you for joining us for Dinner on the Farm!

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August 6, 2025

River supporters dined on clean-water crops and toured research fields at FMR's second Our River event. Check out our photos of the evening and a recap of the program highlights. Read more

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2025

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June 10, 2025

Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more