Advocacy

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

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 12, 2025

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

A record-breaking year for River Guardian advocates

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December 9, 2025

River Guardians sent a record number of messages to decision-makers in 2025, advancing legislative wins, riverfront protections and more. Read more

Winter tips: How to safely salt your sidewalk and protect the river

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December 1, 2025

Minnesota uses a lot of road and sidewalk salt, and our waters are paying the price. Check out our winter maintenance and salting tips, and sign our petition to support smart salting measures. Read more

A pile of deicing salt piled along a sidewalk in winter.

FMR convenes town halls for St. Paul city leaders and advocates

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October 24, 2025

St. Paul residents showed up for the river and had a chance to speak directly with city leaders about riverfront priorities. Read more

Cleanup plan for toxic Ford Area C dump finally moves forward

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October 10, 2025

A draft cleanup plan will be released any day now — and advocates will soon have a chance to call for full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site. Tour the dumpsite this fall, sign our petition and get the latest. Read more

Map showing Ford Area C tucked between parks on the riverfront

A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

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October 1, 2025

While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more