Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

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May 23, 2023
We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more
St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters
Minnesota now has environmental guardrails for renewable jet fuel

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June 10, 2026
In a challenging legislative session, FMR and our partners managed a major win for the river: environmental guardrails on an existing tax credit will incentivize new sustainable aviation fuels that help our waters instead of harm their health. Read more
View from an airplane flying above Minneapolis.
How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2026

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May 20, 2026
This session featured calm, chaos and a late boost from River Guardians that helped make it a big success for the river. Read more
A collage of scenes from the Capitol this session, featuring FMR staff, lawmakers and partners.
Take action: Urge lawmakers to pass environmental funding bills

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April 29, 2026
More than 150 projects that benefit clean water and the outdoors depend on this funding. Send a message to your legislators, urging them to approve these bills. Read more
Skunk cabbage at Rosemount Preserve
The final stretch: What to watch for as the session nears its end

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April 20, 2026
Checking in on FMR's river priorities, including environmental guardrails on new jet fuel, conservation funding, a carp deterrent deadline and more. Read more
Minnesota Capitol in the evening.
High-value hearings keep Forever Green, clean-water crops at the fore

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April 10, 2026
The path to a clean, healthy river begins with more living plant cover on the ground, all year round. Forever Green crops can make this a reality. Read more
A strand of Kernza against a blue sky.
Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river

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January 19, 2026
From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.

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Upcoming Events

Partner event: Cleaning the Mississippi River
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Cherokee Regional Park, West Side, St. Paul
Tend a bluff prairie at River Oaks Park [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
River Oaks Park, Cottage Grove
Forever Green field tour
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Cargill Building, University of Minnesota Saint Paul campus

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