Forever Green

Forever Green
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared in the 2023 session

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May 25, 2023
FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more
A collage showing parts of five different photos, all from this legislative session: Two FMR staffers posing with fish postcards in the Capitol; an FMR staffer testifying at a May 1 hearing; A state senator posing with children following a hearing; legislators on a tour at the Forever Green Initiative facilities; printed papers with the FMR logo, shown with the Capitol building in the background.
A win for clean-water crops and a sustainable agricultural economy

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May 21, 2023
Clean-water crops saw more support than ever at the Capitol this session. Read more
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Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

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April 14, 2023
An overview of the progress we've made — and what still needs to happen — as we enter the final weeks of the session. Read more
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'State of Our River' event asks how we can protect, restore the Mississippi

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March 28, 2023
Rep. Betty McCollum, lead author on the MRRRI bill, hosted the event. It featured discussions with local experts, including FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark. Read more
Rep. Betty McCollum stands on the lefthand side of the frame, speaking into a microphone. Four panel participants sit at a table behind her. One of them is FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark.
How River Guardians helped us reach a clean-water crops milestone

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March 15, 2023
The official launch of this market development grant program is the culmination of a yearlong effort. Read more
Two packets of food snacks made with clean-water crops sit on a table in the foreground. In the blurred background, you can make out warehouse shelves and individuals talking.
Where to buy food, drinks made with clean-water crops
by Shaymus McLaughlin

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March 13, 2023
You can support the continued development of clean-water crops by enjoying these food and drink products. Read more
Plastic cups of Kernza beer on a table, with homemade snack bars just past them and bags of products that feature clean-water crops on the other end of the table.
River Guardians' impacts in 2022

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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
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Upcoming Events

Join us at the annual river gorge Earth Day cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
Art and Science on the River: Carp Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
MWMO, Northeast Minneapolis riverfront
One Day, One Earth, One Minnesota
April 8 through April 22, 2025
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