Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates

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

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

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