Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

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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

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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

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August 13, 2024
Meet some of the businesses across Minnesota working to support a more sustainable, river-friendly agricultural system. Read more
A baker at a large table, spreading flour as dough sits waiting to the side.
This election season, join us to support the lottery-backed environment fund

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August 8, 2024
Thousands of environmental projects throughout Minnesota depend on our vote this fall. As we approach the 2024 general election, here's how you can support this critical fund as an organization or individual. Read more
A loon on the Mississippi River
Protecting the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

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August 1, 2024
Protecting and extending one of Minnesota's bedrock environmental funding sources is a top priority for FMR. Read more
A blue and golden sky as the sun sets over the Mississippi River in Minneiska, Minnesota.
A win for clean drinking water: Petition propels action on nitrate contamination in SE MN

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June 13, 2024
These collective investments are a laudable first step, but there's more to be done to address the root cause of nitrate pollution in the state. Read more
A hand holds a mason jar filled to the top with clear, clean water. A field of Kernza perennial grain is in the background.
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared this session

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May 22, 2024
We found success by looking for opportunities to move things forward in ways we maybe hadn’t considered from the outset. Read more
A collage of scenes showing FMR staff working on various legislative activities in and out of the Capitol building.

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Upcoming Events

Pull garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge sand flats, Minneapolis
Partner concert: 'A Celebration of the Mississippi River'
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
DeLaSalle High School, near Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Tend the oak woodlands at the Hastings Sand Coulee SNA [FULL]
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area

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