Invasive carp

Invasive carp
Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

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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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Star Tribune: Minnesotans ‘won't forgive today's officeholders for their inaction on invasive carp’

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You should blame any future carp catastrophe on those who failed to act during this critical moment, outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson argues. Read more
A pile of sliver carp.
Why we need to act now against invasive carp

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Sign our petition: Tell decision-makers to do their part to help prevent invasive carp from advancing further up the Mississippi River. Read more
A mass of sliver carp jumping high out of the water. Two carp researchers stand on a boat behind the jumping carp, holding nets.
River Guardians' impacts in 2022

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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
Paddleboat on river with young angler
What MN election results mean for FMR’s 2023 legislative priorities

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The 2022 elections are (mostly) behind us, meaning we have a clearer picture of how FMR's legislative priorities may fare. Read more
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Time is running out to stop invasive carp

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This spring a silver carp was recorded swimming 35 miles up Minnesota's Mississippi River in a single day. Across the state our news outlets helped highlight what's at risk for our waterways and why we need the DNR to act with more urgency.  >>

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Dam removal brings "river giants" back to Minnesota waterways

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A recent Star Tribune article celebrated the return of paddlefish, sturgeon and other river species as a result of dam removal projects across the state. Could this kind of restoration be possible for the metro Mississippi?  >>

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