Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Revised state budget forecast boosts Clean Water Fund
Good news for efforts addressing Minnesota’s most pressing water quality challenges and opportunities! Read more
A couple of paddlers in a canoe on the Mississippi River, seen from high above. The shore is lined with golden and red trees.
First look: FMR helps unveil new low-carbon transportation bill
A Clean Transportation Standard might be one of FMR’s most ambitious — and important — legislative goals. Read more
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Clean-water crops: What we’ll be advocating for at the Capitol
We’ll be advocating for critical investments in clean-water crops such as Kernza, as well as more support for the local businesses nurturing their use. Read more
A farmer drives a combine harvester over a field of Kernza. Text over the image says "MNLEG 2024"
Restoring public oversight of major MPCA decisions
We all benefit from community oversight of the biggest, most important agency for pollution regulation in Minnesota. Read more
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It's BAFF time: The deterrent MN needs to stop invasive carp
This legislative session, FMR is once again pursuing funding to install a deterrent at Lock and Dam 5 — but with a key difference from last year. Read more
A close-up of a taxidermied invasive carp, with the blurred Minnesota Capitol building in the background.
Our 2024 legislative priorities
It’s time to finish what we started. Here's what FMR will be working to accomplish at the Capitol this year. Read more
The dome of the Minnesota Capitol building, seen in front of an evening blue sky. Text says "MNLEG 2024."
Winter oilseeds: Key to clean water and lower emissions
These clean-water crops, which stay in the soil through the winter, can benefit the river in numerous ways. Read more
Organic farmer Karen Torjesen holds a hand low to the ground, amidst a recently planted field of winter camelina in November, 2023.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
West River Parkway and 36th Street/44th Street, Minneapolis
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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