Land Use & Planning

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

July 12, 2024

Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

January 10, 2022

Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more

Changing climate, changing river

January 10, 2022

How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more

A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

July 10, 2024

While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more

Q & A: What the Rapidan Dam has us thinking about aging locks and dams in the Twin Cities

July 10, 2024

Land Use & Planning Program Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman talks about parallels between the Rapidan Dam and the locks and dams on the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Read more

Cleanup planning begins for toxic Ford Area C

July 9, 2024

We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more