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Tell your senator: Support funding for healthier waters in the Legacy bill

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May 2, 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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Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature

by Trevor Russell

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April 14, 2022

FMR entered this unique 2022 legislative session with a slate of clear priorities. After a week-long break, lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol for the final legislative push. Now is a great time to take stock and take action. >>

Action alert: Oppose bills that would undermine aquifers and the MN Environmental Rights Act

by Trevor Russell

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March 14, 2022

A pair of bills have been introduced in the Legislature that could undermine local aquifer levels and undercut one of Minnesota’s bedrock environmental laws: the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act. >>

MN Senate says: It's clean cars or state parks, not both

by Trevor Russell

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May 6, 2021

Earlier this week, the environmental debate at the Legislature crescendoed when the Senate threatened to block the entire Omnibus Environment Bill if Gov. Walz doesn't agree to repeal the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies’ existing authority to regulate auto emissions. >>

Thank you, River Guardians!

by Sophie Downey

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December 11, 2019

Thank you, River Guardians! We deeply appreciate you advocating for clean water and sustainable and equitable development along the river this past year. >>