Lobby Day

Looking ahead to the 2019 legislature

by Trevor Russell

December 11, 2018

Minnesota’s 2019 legislative session is about to begin! A new governor and House await, and FMR and our partners have some exciting new priorities. Here's a brief overview of what FMR and our allies will advocate for, who we'll work with, and how you can help. >>

Minnesota Water Action Day (Join us all day, or just for the Clean Water Rally!)

January 25, 2018

Join us for Water Action Day 2019, a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water. Help #ProtectOurWater!

Stand with FMR at the Governor's Residence - May 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

by Trevor Russell

May 10, 2017

Come show your support for clean water! Join us in front of the Governor’s Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Feel free to bring signs, family and friends. But please RSVP if you can!

Clean water advocates remind Gov. Dayton to stay strong at the Governor's Residence.

MINNPost: 'Legislature makes a sweeping assault on Minnesota's environmental traditions'

by Trevor Russell

April 5, 2017

"When people like [FMR director] Whitney Clark and Steve Morse call out the Minnesota Legislature for a 'full frontal assault' on the state’s traditions of environmental stewardship, for an 'unprecedented' trashing of established and accepted practice, it’s time to take notice," writes Ron Meador in MINNPost. We couldn't agree more.

House bill aims to replace the Legacy Amendment

by Trevor Russell

February 9, 2017

A bill introduced by Republican Rep. Steve Green (Fosston) would require the state to conduct a new referendum to replace the Legacy Amendment with funds for a narrow list of highway and bridge projects and bar Clean Water Fund spending on most clean-up and restoration projects.