Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
The cutoff wall: St. Anthony Falls' hidden hazard
December 8, 2022
The nearly 150-year old cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls is a critical piece of infrastructure. But you wouldn't know it by how the wall is inspected and maintained. Read more
Water flows over the St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam on a sunny day.
What MN election results mean for FMR’s 2023 legislative priorities
November 15, 2022
The 2022 elections are (mostly) behind us, meaning we have a clearer picture of how FMR's legislative priorities may fare. Read more
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Ensuring a new clean fuel standard is truly clean
November 10, 2022
In trying to curb greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, it's vital any new policies policies don't increase emissions and exacerbate other environmental problems in the agricultural sector. Read more
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Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund
November 1, 2022
FMR is focused on ensuring Clean Water Fund investments are not misused, and instead directed in the ways they are intended. Read more
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It's time to find and replace lead drinking water lines
October 18, 2022
In Minnesota, 100,000 homes still have lead service lines. It's long past time for decision-makers to prioritize a fix. Read more
A drip of water falls from a metal tap, into a filling glass of water.
Minnesota's new climate goals are a great start — now it's time to follow through
October 6, 2022
The Walz administration's recently released Climate Action Framework is laudable. Now it's time to translate the framework into action. Read more
A farmer standing on a patch of grass on the edge of cropland, looking down into a stream that runs alongside it.
FMR among 150+ groups pushing for 'transformative' Farm Bill
September 15, 2022
Congress is set to reauthorize this industry-shaping legislation in 2023. Read more
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Celebrate 30 years of FMR!

For our 30th anniversary, our wish is for you to join us in restoring, protecting and enhancing the Mississippi River.

30 ways you can help the river

Upcoming Events

'Make & Take' Rain Barrel Workshop - Just $45!
Sunday, September 17 OR October 8, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wellstone Center, St. Paul
Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Pine Bend Bluffs brush haul + lunch
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property

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