Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Clean Transportation Standard: Lower emissions for MN’s transportation and ag sectors
November 10, 2023
To protect the Mississippi River from the worst of climate change, it’s imperative we find a way to significantly cut emissions from transportation and agriculture. Read more
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Proposed federal river initiative in the news from headwaters to the gulf
May 16, 2022

As the story of the Mississippi as one of "America's Most Endangered Rivers" spread, dozens of journalists shined a spotlight on a potential solution: a proposed federal program to fund Mississippi River restoration and resilience projects from the headwaters to the gulf. >>

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Changing climate, changing river
January 10, 2022
How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
Flooded river at Harriet Island
Action Alert: Support the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative (MRRRI)
September 3, 2021

One of FMR's top priorities is the passage of the MRRRI Act in Congress. Please take a few minutes to ask your U.S. Senators and Representatives to protect and restore the Mississippi River for generations to come. >>

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What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River
September 10, 2024
Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more
Pine Bend Bluffs SNA in the fall with a view of the river from bluffs
Celebrating the carp deterrent win — and starting what comes next
September 10, 2024
"We owe it to every Minnesotan to see this project through," FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman said at a press conference. Read more
Coalition members, legislators and agency staff all pose for a celebratory photo outside at Harriet Island.
Local businesses are leading the way on clean-water crops
August 13, 2024
Meet some of the businesses across Minnesota working to support a more sustainable, river-friendly agricultural system. 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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