River Guardians

River Guardians
St. Paul's new bird-safe, river-oriented development rules move ahead
January 26, 2023
We think the city's proposed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area development guidelines are the best we've seen. Read more
St. Paul skyline and Mississippi River
5 key issues regarding the future of the locks and dams
January 9, 2023
Here are the big questions and concerns we asked the Army Corps to consider as it weighs the future of the locks and dams. Read more
A collection of kayakers, seen from far above, approaches Lock and Dam 1 on the Mississippi River during a June event.
Show some love for the river
January 6, 2023
Join us for an in-person advocacy event to tell your legislators to show some love for the river. Read more
Three illustrated hands holding full mugs, with a small pattern of hearts around the outside. Text says "Show some love for the river and enjoy a warm drink with FMR."
Sign the petition: It's time for MN to salt smart for the river
January 3, 2023
Salt pollution is a serious issue for our waters. Let decision-makers know you support both safe communities and a healthier river. Read more
A red snow plow applying salt while traveling down a snowy road.
River Guardians' impacts in 2022
December 8, 2022
In 2022, 1,225 River Guardians sent 2,974 letters to 166 decision-makers, significantly impacting our work towards a healthier, more resilient river community. Read more
Paddleboat on river with young angler
What we heard on this summer's lock and dam tours
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
August 8, 2022
This summer, FMR and our partners talked with over 600 community members about the future of our Twin Cities locks and dams. We led more than than 20 focus-group tours that brought many people to the river in new ways. Here's what we heard. Read more
Passed: Investments in clean-water crops and their supply chains
by Peter LaFontaine
May 23, 2022

Not much made it over the finish line before the legislative session ended on May 23, but lawmakers did pass a bill including new investments in clean-water crops and their supply chains. Here's our take on the final package and where we go from here.  >>

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Show some love for the river
Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Butter Bakery Cafe, Minneapolis
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Throughout the Twin Cities metro area

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