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Land Use & Planning
Land Use & Planning
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January 22, 2026
At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more
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December 19, 2025
Join us to rally (5:45 p.m.) and join the community meeting (6:30-8:30 p.m.) hosted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as we advocate for a full clean-up of the hazardous waste dump on the riverfront north of Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul. Read more
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December 14, 2025
The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
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December 12, 2025
The story of one of the most far-reaching accomplishments for the river since FMR’s founding: riverfront rules all along the metro Mississippi to protect its scenic, cultural and ecological value. Read more
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December 10, 2025
St. Paul's long-delayed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally complete! Here's what's in it — and how our River Guardians helped. Read more
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December 9, 2025
River Guardians sent a record number of messages to decision-makers in 2025, advancing legislative wins, riverfront protections and more. Read more
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November 6, 2025
The Cottage Grove City Council recently approved the environmental review for a riverbed mine next to Lower Grey Cloud Island. FMR and many others still believe that this mine would have major negative impacts — and it might not be legal. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Open Book, Minneapolis
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
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