River Guardians

St. Paul's new bird-safe, river-oriented development rules move ahead

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January 26, 2023

We think the city's proposed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area development guidelines are the best we've seen. Read more

5 key issues regarding the future of the locks and dams

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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.

RESCHEDULED: 'Show Some Love for the River'

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January 6, 2023

As the legislative session kicks off, join FMR at our office to talk river issues, enjoy treats and coffee, and make valentines for the river to send to your representatives. Read more

River Guardians' impacts in 2022

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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

What we heard on this summer's lock and dam tours

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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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

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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. >>