FMR Updates

FMR Updates
Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?
There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more
Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers
Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river
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 do you dream for the river?

The theme for our fall gala this year is The River Dreams. Get a preview of our speakers and their dreams for the river, then tell us yours!  >>

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The River Dreams, speakers, and river images
What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?
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
Dam photo
Celebrating our 2024 volunteers and young river stewards
Our highlights from this year's community stewardship and education programming. Read more
Volunteers and youth outdoors
3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 2024
River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more
River Guardians at Forever Green tour
FMR plans for habitat beside new riverside greenway trails in Dakota County
Two greenways in Dakota County will offer nearly 40 miles of trail for people to walk, run, bike and roll. We've been working on how these trails can also link together a ribbon of connected habitat for wildlife. Read more
Goldenrod blooms next to trail

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Upcoming Events

This school year
In your classroom or outside
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount