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Meet five new FMR restoration sites

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March 13, 2022

Our ecologists actively restore and maintain habitat at more than 30 sites across the metro region. But we're always looking for additional projects that can support wildlife, protect our water and increase climate resilience. In 2021, we added five new restoration projects totaling 273 acres to our restoration portfolio.  >>

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Waḳaƞ Ṭípi

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March 4, 2022
Beside riverfront railroads and beneath blufftop Dakota burial mounds, this St. Paul natural area is a sacred place. We're partnering with Native-led Wakáŋ Tipi Awaŋyaŋkapi to restore its habitat. Read more
Prairie at Waḳaƞ Ṭípi
Measuring success: recent pollinator surveys at FMR-restored prairies
by Alex Roth, by Karen Schik

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February 7, 2022

Just as our breeding bird surveys have shown more birds and more species using FMR-restored prairies, our latest pollinator surveys further demonstrate the wildlife benefits of restored habitats.  >>

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River Oaks Park

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December 3, 2021

A tiny 2-acre remnant bedrock bluff prairie in Cottage Grove holds mighty habitat diversity and offers stunning 180-degree views of the Mississippi River and its surroundings.  >>

 

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River bluff at sunset with volunteers
Climate change, climate justice and FMR's Land Conservation program
by Alex Roth

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December 1, 2021

Land protection and restoration for ecological diversity can keep urban areas cooler and more resilient in the face of climate change. Learn more about how our Land Conservation program fights climate change and its impacts.  >>

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A short field guide to metro wildlife
by Casey Ek

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November 12, 2021

Whether it's the return of grassland birds to a once-homogenous cropland we've restored to prairie, or the adaptive behaviors of urban foxes and coyotes, the well-being of Minnesota's wildlife can serve as a window into our ecosystems as we strive to be better stewards of the land. Get to know a few of the critters who find habitat in FMR restoration sites.  >>

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Video showcases why habitat corridors are critical
by Alex Roth

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October 14, 2021
FMR strives to create and sustain habitat corridors. The more we connected our protection and sites are, the greater their benefits, especially as our climate changes. Read more

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Upcoming Events

Partner webinar: From Farm to Flight, How Minnesota Can Fuel Sustainable Aviation
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Zoom webinar
Stencil storm drains for the river
April through October
St. Paul
Partner event — Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul

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