Watershed Protection

Watershed Protection
City of Fridley earns the Blue Star Award
by Alicia Uzarek

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May 19, 2015

Congratulations to the City of Fridley for earning the Blue Star Award for Excellence in Stormwater Management!

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Healthcare antibacterials earn FDA scrutiny
by Trevor Russell

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May 19, 2015

Prompted by a federal lawsuit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to review the safety and efficacy of antibacterial products (including environmentally risky antibacterial soap) used in the medical industry.

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Bold leadership from Governor Dayton on buffers
by Whitney Clark

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April 28, 2015
Governor Dayton's proposal to establish shoreland buffers along all Minnesota waters will provide habitat for numerous species and pay dividends in improving water quality. Read more
Myths & facts: The Governor's buffer initiative
by Trevor Russell

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April 28, 2015
During this month's State of the State Address, Governor Dayton expressed his displeasure with buffer opposition, saying he is "...unwilling to wait another year — or longer — for legislation that will significantly improve Minnesota’s water. While the Governor's buffer initiative presents an enormous opportunity to improve water quality and habitat in Minnesota, myths about the bill have proliferated in the halls of the capitol, often spread by opponents of the initiative. Read more
Legislative update: The session kicks into high gear
by Trevor Russell

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April 28, 2015
The 2015 legislative session moves into high gear this month, as a raft of policy and finance bills move toward the floor in the House and Senate. While buffers, Forever Green research, and a strong biofuels bill are reasons to smile, FMR is also working hard to defeat a series of assaults on clean water protections from the GOP-controlled House. Read more
Thank you to the 200+ Clean Water Rules event attendees
by Alicia Uzarek

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April 20, 2015
Thank you to the 200+ people who attended “Clean Water Rules! Understanding the EPA’s Clean Water Act Update” with EPA administrator Gina McCarthy on April 7th. Participants learned about the importance of moving the EPA’s work to update the Clean Water Rule forward and what we can do to help in the process. Read more
Ribbons of habitat for water quality: Buffers proposal offers new hope for an old problem
by Harland Hiemstra

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April 11, 2015
Earlier this year, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an initiative requiring vegetated buffers along all waters of the state. Although the proposal was initially touted as a way to bolster Minnesota's declining pheasant population, it is clearly one of the most significant water quality initiatives put forward by a Minnesota governor in decades. Read more

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Upcoming Events

"Our River: Mississippi Muse": FMR's river-inspired, juried art exhibition
December 5 - 19, 2025
F-O-K Studios in St. Paul
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
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Help track trash with the 2025 Plastic-Free Parks TrashBlitz project
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Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro

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