Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates

The Clean Water Council and 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

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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

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3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 2024

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December 3, 2024

River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more

A resounding victory for conservation funding in Minnesota

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November 7, 2024

Voters throughout the state showed up for Minnesota’s great outdoors this election, ensuring projects that protect air, land, water and wildlife continue to receive funding for years to come. Read more