Water

FMR is proud to be a leading voice in protecting the water of our Big River and all the people and wildlife who depend on it.

From the banks of the Mississippi to the halls of the Legislature, our Water program strives to keep you up to date on important water-quality issues. (For political animals, here are all FMR posts related to legislative advocacy.)

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POSTS

Passed: Investments in clean-water crops and their supply chains

by Peter LaFontaine

May 23, 2022

Not much made it over the finish line before the legislative session ended on May 23, but lawmakers did pass a bill including new investments in clean-water crops and their supply chains. Here's our take on the final package and where we go from here. >>

New York Times spotlights U of M's clean-water crops

May 19, 2022

Action Alert: Last call for clean-water crops this session [CLOSED]

May 18, 2022

We've got a chance to make vital investments in clean-water crops this legislative session! Act now and ask your representatives to make sure these initiatives make it through before the Legislature's last day. >>

Proposed federal river initiative in the news from headwaters to the gulf

May 16, 2022

As the story of the Mississippi as one of "America's Most Endangered Rivers" spread, dozens of journalists shined a spotlight on a potential solution: a proposed federal program to fund Mississippi River restoration and resilience projects from the headwaters to the gulf. >>

Mississippi named one of the 'most endangered rivers' in the US

April 20, 2022

As covered by MPR News, WCCO and other media outlets, the Mississippi River made the list of "America’s Most Endangered Rivers" this week. But a proposed federal program — championed by Friends of the Mississippi River and many others — has the potential to turn that designation around. >>

Action Alert: Support our top state legislative priority, funding for clean-water crops [CLOSED]

April 19, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each included in the wide-ranging agriculture omnibus packages. The Minnesota House and Senate will vote on these packages soon — please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these programs. >>

Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature

by Trevor Russell

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. >>

Sign the petition: Let's get the lead out, Minnesota

April 13, 2022

A child drinking from a glass that is filled with clear water.

Will Minnesota get the lead out this session?

by Trevor Russell

April 12, 2022

Numerous bills addressing lead pollution and lead in drinking water are moving forward at the Legislature this session. Here's how Minnesota could get the lead out of schools, drinking water pipes and more. >>

Take action: It's time to renew lottery money for the environment [CLOSED]

by Trevor Russell

April 11, 2022

Since 1991, lottery money for the environment has provided approximately $875 million to nearly 1,800 projects around the state. But nothing lasts forever. Act now to keep the dedication of lottery proceeds to environmental projects from expiring. >>