River Guardians

River Guardians made an impact in 2020

by Ellie Rogers

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January 5, 2021

We're celebrating the successes of more than 1,500 River Guardians who took action in 2020 to hold polluters of a toxic riverfront waste site accountable, to invest in critical infrastructure to ensure safe drinking water, and to protect migrating birds along the metro Mississippi flyway. Thank you! Find out more about your impact and what we're up against in 2021. >>

Minneapolis Parks for All plan open for comment

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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December 23, 2020

Through July 18, 2021, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking public comment on its draft Parks for All comprehensive plan, which will guide the park board for the next ten years. Review FMR's recommendations for the plan and learn how to submit your own. >>

Action Alert: Share your comments on Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan [CLOSED]

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December 11, 2020

Minneapolis is seeking comments on the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan. Learn why we have concerns about the plan, and submit your comments >

Upper Harbor Terminal virtual workshop

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December 9, 2020

Join us on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5-6 pm for an overview of the Upper Harbor Terminal project on the North Minneapolis riverfront.

FMR's team will explain what the city's redevelopment proposal is, share why we're concerned about the project, and recommend ways to share your comments with the city as the project is under public review in the coming weeks. >>

Action Alert: Minneapolis needs bird-safe riverfront buildings! [CLOSED]

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November 12, 2020

Minneapolis is about to adopt a new Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance to guide riverfront development for years to come. With your help, we can add a requirement for bird-safe buildings along the river's crucial migratory flyway >>.

River Guardians + Members Virtual Year-End Happy Hour

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November 10, 2020

Action Alert: Invest in clean water & oppose the UHT concert venue [CLOSED]

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October 10, 2020

Please take a moment to ask your legislators to SUPPORT investments to #FixThePipesMN and OPPOSE the controversial Upper Harbor Terminal concert venue >>