Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Status check: Where our river priorities stand ahead of a special session

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May 23, 2025
Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones will need to be handled in a special session? Here's where things stand. Read more
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Take action: Tell lawmakers to support funding for healthy waters in the Legacy bill

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May 16, 2025
The bill includes more than $300 million for restoring Minnesota's rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. But its future is uncertain. Read more
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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
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Take action: Help protect community conservation funding

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April 3, 2025
More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more
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Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund

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March 24, 2025
It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more
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MDA unveils latest recipients of clean-water crops grants

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March 19, 2025
These local businesses and organizations are getting an important financial boost as they work to support clean-water crops. Read more
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Enhanced tax credit could boost most-sustainable aviation fuel options

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March 11, 2025
Winter-hardy oilseeds are our most sustainable near-term option for a lower-carbon jet fuel. Read more
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Upcoming Events

Our River spring event: Music in the Prairie with The Cactus Blossoms
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 2:30pm to 6:00pm
North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Call for Artists — Our River: Mississippi Muse
Apply by June 1, 2025
F-O-K Creatives gallery near Harriet Island in St. Paul
Help plant a pollinator garden at Hastings' Southwest Park Ponding Basin [FULL]
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Southwest Park Ponding Basin, Hastings

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