Clean Transportation

Keeping the river front of mind in Minnesota's climate change plan

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November 11, 2025

We’ve already seen improvements to the state's climate change plan as a direct result of our feedback, setting up stronger river protections for the years ahead. Read more

A view from above of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Tell Minnesota: Include river-friendly transportation and farming in the new climate plan

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October 31, 2025

The current draft isn't bad, some improvements would help ensure clean water for all communities. Read more

Floodwaters encroach on buildings and paths at St. Paul's Harriet Island.

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2025

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June 10, 2025

Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more

How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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April 15, 2025

We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more

The interior of the Minnesota Senate chambers. Text says "MNLEG25."

Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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January 16, 2025

Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more

The Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul, with a blue sky and a smattering of snow on the ground. Small text says "MNLEG 2025"

As session ends, new pathway opens for clean-water crops

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May 20, 2024

We’ll be advocating for critical investments in clean-water crops such as Kernza, as well as more support for the local businesses nurturing their use. Read more