Land Use & Planning

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

July 12, 2024

Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

January 10, 2022

Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more

Changing climate, changing river

January 10, 2022

How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more

The latest on the Twin Cities' lock and dam studies

November 18, 2024

The Army Corps of Engineers' study about the future of two Mississippi River locks and dams continues to move ahead — slowly. FMR and our partners are still busy with research, engagement and advocacy to bring the right information to the table. Read more

FMR now a Water Over Nickel partner

October 15, 2024

FMR signs on as a partner to Water Over Nickel to oppose the negative consequences of nickel mining. Read more

What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

September 10, 2024

Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more