Legislative Updates

Proposed federal river initiative in the news from headwaters to the gulf

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May 16, 2022

As the story of the Mississippi as one of "America's Most Endangered Rivers" spread, dozens of journalists shined a spotlight on a potential solution: a proposed federal program to fund Mississippi River restoration and resilience projects from the headwaters to the gulf. >>

Action Alert: Support our top state legislative priority, funding for clean-water crops [CLOSED]

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April 19, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each included in the wide-ranging agriculture omnibus packages. The Minnesota House and Senate will vote on these packages soon — please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these programs. >>

Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature

by Trevor Russell

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April 14, 2022

FMR entered this unique 2022 legislative session with a slate of clear priorities. After a week-long break, lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol for the final legislative push. Now is a great time to take stock and take action. >>

Sign the petition: Let's get the lead out, Minnesota

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April 13, 2022

A child drinking from a glass that is filled with clear water.

Will Minnesota get the lead out this session?

by Trevor Russell

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April 12, 2022

Numerous bills addressing lead pollution and lead in drinking water are moving forward at the Legislature this session. Here's how Minnesota could get the lead out of schools, drinking water pipes and more. >>

Take action: It's time to renew lottery money for the environment [CLOSED]

by Trevor Russell

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April 11, 2022

Since 1991, lottery money for the environment has provided approximately $875 million to nearly 1,800 projects around the state. But nothing lasts forever. Act now to keep the dedication of lottery proceeds to environmental projects from expiring. >>

Clean-water crop measures move forward at the Legislature

by Peter LaFontaine

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April 7, 2022

This year, both the House and the Senate have put forward measures regarding FMR's top legislative priority: clean-water crops. Though the proposed funding levels are pretty different, here's why we're still hopeful. >>