Land Use & Planning

Land Use & Planning
Saving St. Anthony Falls (partner event)
January 14, 2022
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John in front of St. Anthony Falls
We're expanding! Several positions now available.
December 31, 2021

As we head into a new year, FMR is excited to announce: We're expanding!

Thanks to our supporters and funders, we're now offering several positions to strengthen relationships and extend our reach: a Grassroots Organizing Coordinator, Program Associate, Youth Coordinator and Communications Associate.  >>

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What can cities do to guide development and protect open space?
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
December 15, 2021

When we work with community members involved in local development and habitat protection issues, we often hear similar questions: "What can my city leaders do about this issue?" "Does anyone have the power to change this project?" Here's a summary of how cities can shape development and protect open space.  >>

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Mississippi Dunes: Cottage Grove's great missed opportunity
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
December 15, 2021

The Cottage Grove City Council recently approved a plan for the former Mississippi Dunes golf course. While the plan includes a modest riverfront park, many residents hoped for more.  >>

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River Guardians' impact in 2021
December 8, 2021

Watch the thank-you video we recorded (complete with outtakes at the end) to celebrate the successes of our River Guardians. These advocates took action in 2021 to champion a federal funding program to protect the Mississippi, advocate for more parkland in Cottage Grove and protect Minneapolis' drinking water.  >>

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Dam removal brings "river giants" back to Minnesota waterways
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
December 6, 2021

A recent Star Tribune article celebrated the return of paddlefish, sturgeon and other river species as a result of dam removal projects across the state. Could this kind of restoration be possible for the metro Mississippi?  >>

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Endangered species found at Maplewood sites under development consideration
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
November 18, 2021
When we learned that Ramsey County was considering developing open space that we believe provides essential habitat, FMR requested a natural resources inventory. The report confirms: Endangered and rare birds depend on this grassland. Read more

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Upcoming Events

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Stencil storm drains for the river
Flexible! Now through October
St. Paul
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside

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