Land Conservation

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

The Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul, with a blue sky and a smattering of snow on the ground. Small text says "MNLEG 2025"

Thank you, fall 2024 interns!

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January 15, 2025

We hosted three interns last fall: One mapped and analyzed bumble bee habitat, and two joined our advocacy team to advance a better future at toxic riverfront site Ford Area C. Read more

Minnesota's own snow birds: 4 species you can see here only in winter

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January 13, 2025

Just like spring warmth brings new birds to the Twin Cities, so does the winter chill. Read more

Now hiring: Restoration Project Manager

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November 25, 2024

Join our conservation team! Apply by January 7, 2025. Read more

Coneflowers + text: FMR is hiring! Restoration project manager

FMR plans for habitat beside new riverside greenway trails in Dakota County

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November 12, 2024

Two greenways in Dakota County will offer nearly 40 miles of trail for people to walk, run, bike and roll. We've been working on how these trails can also link together a ribbon of connected habitat for wildlife. Read more

Where we work: Carver Preserve

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November 6, 2024

At a protected Maplewood neighborhood preserve on the east side of the river, we're bringing woodland and prairie habitats back to life with the help of a robust remnant seed bank. Read more