Land Use & Planning

River Guardians made a splash advocating for the river in 2023

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December 8, 2023

River Guardians set records and advanced every single legislative priority in 2023. Thank you for your advocacy! Here's what we're looking forward to in 2024. Read more

River Guardians at 2023 post-legislative session celebration

Another invasive carp catch record for Minnesota's Mississippi River

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December 4, 2023

The Minnesota DNR just announced its largest-ever invasive carp catch in Minnesota waters: a shocking 323 fish. Join us soon for community meetings in St. Paul, Red Wing, Winona and online to learn and discuss what our state should do next. Read more

How we're filling in research gaps for the lock and dam study

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November 13, 2023

FMR and our partners are bringing together researchers to dig into crucial questions that the official Army Corps lock and dam disposition study won't be able to answer. Here's what we're focusing on and why. Read more

Invasive Carp Community Action Meetings

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November 8, 2023

Join FMR at Invasive Carp Community Action Meetings, where you can learn more about how to protect Minnesota waters from invasive carp moving upstream in the Mississippi River. Read more

What St. Paul's new riverfront rules should include

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October 24, 2023

St. Paul's city council will probably vote on a new critical area ordinance this fall or winter. Here are three provisions we'll be looking for in their next draft. Read more