Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates

12 other wins for the Mississippi River from this legislative session

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May 24, 2023

While FMR wasn't leading on these efforts, we were quite happy to see them come out of the Capitol this session. Read more

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A win for the great outdoors: Voters will get to rededicate lottery funds to the environment

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May 23, 2023

Lottery funds for the Great Outdoors will be back on the ballot — though without some sought-after new revenue. Read more

Diverse new work group sets stage for cleaner transportation in MN

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May 23, 2023

A Clean Transportation Standard would be a big victory for the climate and a real boon for the Mississippi River. Read more

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Invasive carp barrier: A strong starting point, but Minnesota needs more — and soon

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May 23, 2023

Invasive carp are on the doorstep of Lake Pepin, the St. Croix River watershed, the Minnesota River watershed and other waterways. Legislature funding gets us moving in the right direction on protection. Read more

FMR pollinator research and habitat projects receive state funds

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May 23, 2023

The Minnesota Legislature passed bills that include five FMR restoration and enhancement projects and our three-year research project on best practices for pollinator habitat management. Read more

Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

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May 23, 2023

We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more