Mississippi River News

Mississippi River News
How to support our downstream neighbors after the hurricane

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As our downstream neighbors continue to recover from yet another deadly and devastating hurricane, many of us are wondering "How can we help?"

Here's how you can support immediate relief efforts near the Gulf, volunteer online and take action to support long-term resiliency for the Mississippi River and its riverfront and delta communities.  >>

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'It's really, really exciting': Clean-water crops are on the verge of something big

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The latest headlines say clean-water crops could finally be taking off.  >>

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Action Alert: Support the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative (MRRRI)

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One of FMR's top priorities is the passage of the MRRRI Act in Congress. Please take a few minutes to ask your U.S. Senators and Representatives to protect and restore the Mississippi River for generations to come. >>

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'Do you think nature has surrendered to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? I don't think so.'

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A little-known underground wall holds St. Anthony Falls back from a catastrophic collapse that would endanger the Twin Cities' water supply, bridges, and other infrastructure. So why isn't anyone monitoring the wall's condition? FMR board member John Anfinson explained the puzzle in an excellent Star Tribune article. >>

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2021 Gulf of Mexico dead zone far bigger than expected

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The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is three times bigger than it "should" be. Here's what you can do to help restore balance to the Gulf and the Mississippi River.  >>

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Star Tribune: 'Habitat or housing?' ... We say both

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Ramsey County is grappling with a big question: Is responding to both our climate crisis and affordable housing crisis a zero-sum game? How can we create the housing the Twin Cities needs, while also preserving the homes of other species whose populations are collapsing?  >>

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Star Tribune spotlights need for action against invasive carp

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Invasive carp present a growing threat to Minnesota waterways. A recent forum considered several strategies to stop their spread. We'll need to use all of them to protect the Mississippi River.  >>

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