Legislative Updates

FMR hails bipartisan support for state land conservation funding

by Trevor Russell

February 11, 2021

In a major win for conservation and water quality this legislative session, funding for the state’s flagship land protection program now has bipartisan support. >>

Support Soil & Water Conservation Districts

January 5, 2021

County-based Soil and Water Conservation Districts are Minnesota’s frontline conservation organizations, working hand in hand with local landowners to implement a variety of conservation projects that conserve soil, water and related natural resources on private land. But they're increasingly underfunded by our Legislature. We want a better funding strategy to sustain these vital organizations. >>

Our 2021 legislative priorities

by Trevor Russell

December 7, 2020

With elections in the books and a revised state budget forecast, it’s time for us to look ahead to the 2021 legislative session in Minnesota. Here’s what's in store for the river and our environment, and how you can get involved as a River Guardian. >>

What the 2020 election results mean for the Mississippi River

by Trevor Russell

November 10, 2020

How will our recent elections impact the Mississippi River? Here's our preliminary take. >>

Minnesota approves historic bonding bill

by Trevor Russell

October 16, 2020

On October 15, the Minnesota Legislature achieved a breakthrough for the state’s economy and public health with the passage of a $1.8 billion bonding bill that includes more than $302 million for water infrastructure supported by FMR as part of the Fix the Pipes MN alliance. Sadly, it also includes a project we strongly oppose: the Upper Harbor Terminal concert venue in Minneapolis. >>

Action Alert: Invest in clean water & oppose the UHT concert venue [CLOSED]

October 10, 2020

Please take a moment to ask your legislators to SUPPORT investments to #FixThePipesMN and OPPOSE the controversial Upper Harbor Terminal concert venue >>

Choose the winners of the great FMR Kernza bake-off!

by Ellie Rogers

October 9, 2020

You know we're serious about clean-water crops like Kernza, but we're also pretty serious about baked goods. Check out the entries and cast your vote in our virtual bake-off by the end of October. >>