Land Use & Planning

After another big invasive carp discovery, will the DNR finally act on a barrier?

June 2, 2023

Large numbers of invasive carp were found congregating at Lock and Dam 5 for the second time since March. Read more

A hand holds an invasive silver carp out of the water.

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared this session

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

12 other wins for the Mississippi River from this legislative session

May 24, 2023

While FMR wasn't leading on these efforts, we were quite happy to see them come out of the Capitol this session. Read more

High river waters in the foreground, flooding a wooded shoreline.

Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

May 23, 2023

We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more

St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters

What our spring flood means for Ford Area C

May 15, 2023

We've been waiting for a river flood to gather more information about the hazards posted by Ford Motor Company's floodplain dumpsite in St. Paul, known as Area C. This year, we'll have new data (and a special tour for our River Guardians). Read more

Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

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

Looking up at the iconic dome of the Capitol building in St. Paul, against a clear blue sky as backdrop. Text over the image says "FMR's priorities #MNLEG"

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

April 4, 2023

You should blame any future carp catastrophe on those who failed to act during this critical moment, outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson argues. Read more