Land Use & Planning

Land Use & Planning
Army Corps study on the future of two metro locks and dams enters new phase

update

What will the Corps focus on in their years-long study about the future of two metro locks and dams? The release of the Corps scoping documents gives us a picture of what questions they'll investigate — and what could go unanswered. Read more
Lower St. Anthony Falls lock and dam and Ford dam
After another big invasive carp discovery, will the DNR finally act on a barrier?

update

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 in the 2023 session

update

FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more
A collage showing parts of five different photos, all from this legislative session: Two FMR staffers posing with fish postcards in the Capitol; an FMR staffer testifying at a May 1 hearing; A state senator posing with children following a hearing; legislators on a tour at the Forever Green Initiative facilities; printed papers with the FMR logo, shown with the Capitol building in the background.
12 other wins for the Mississippi River from this legislative session

update

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

update

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

update

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
High water at Ford dam
Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

update

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"

Pages

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St. Paul
April through October
St. Paul