Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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April 15, 2025
We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
The interior of the Minnesota Senate chambers. Text says "MNLEG25."
Take action: Help protect community conservation funding

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April 3, 2025
More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more
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Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund

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March 24, 2025
It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more
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'Kernza is one of the solutions': Clean-water crops at the Capitol

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March 3, 2025
We'll be working with our Forever Green Partnership colleagues to advance two bipartisan proposals related to clean-water crops. Read more
A close-up of purple perennial flax flowers. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
FMR urges MPCA to develop long-overdue nitrate standards

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February 13, 2025
How much nitrate in our surface waters is safe for plants and animals? We don't know, because the MPCA still hasn't established standards. Read more
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Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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January 16, 2025
Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more
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What the new political landscape means for the Mississippi River

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December 10, 2024
Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
High waters along the tree-lined banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul

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Upcoming Events

Join the Plastic-Free Challenge
Throughout February 2026
Hennepin, Ramsey & Washington counties
Partner event: Dakota County Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wescott Library Lower Level, Eagan
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside

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