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

Action Alert: Tell Gov. Walz it's time to consider climate [CLOSED]

September 13, 2021

Tell Gov. Walz and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) that we can't wait to consider climate change. >>

'It's really, really exciting': Clean-water crops are on the verge of something big

by Peter LaFontaine

September 8, 2021

The latest headlines say clean-water crops could finally be taking off. >>

Action Alert: Support the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative (MRRRI)

September 3, 2021

One of FMR's top priorities is the passage of the MRRRI Act in Congress. Please take a few minutes to ask your U.S. Senators and Representatives to protect and restore the Mississippi River for generations to come. >>

Why it's time for a new federal river program (MRRRI) that supports farmers

by Trevor Russell

August 9, 2021

When it comes to agriculture, the proposed Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative would help farmers improve soil, enhance water quality, reduce nutrient loss and boost profitability — goals policymakers of all stripes should agree with. >>

2021 Gulf of Mexico dead zone far bigger than expected

by Peter LaFontaine

August 4, 2021

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is three times bigger than it "should" be. Here's what you can do to help restore balance to the Gulf and the Mississippi River. >>

Field days provide a Forever Green respite from this dry summer

by Peter LaFontaine

July 30, 2021

This summer has been droughty (and recently, smoky), leaving some conventional crops in trouble. But there are plenty of green growing fields and exciting developments when it comes to some of FMR's favorite clean-water crops. Here's a recap of a few field visits that make us hopeful for our state and our river. >>

2021 Legislative session wrap-up

by Trevor Russell

July 20, 2021

Here’s where major water-related environmental bills and issues stand at the long-delayed conclusion of the 2021 legislative session, including future water train proposals, PFAS and more. >>

Groups join the call to create a new federal program to protect the Mississippi River

by Trevor Russell

July 19, 2021

More than 65 organizations are backing the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative or MRRRI Act introduced to Congress in June. Find out why the MRRRI Act merits its broad support. >>

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner resigns

by Trevor Russell

July 13, 2021

Only July 6, the Senate convened and informed the governor that they would vote to deny confirmation for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop, due to the agency’s support for the Clean Cars Minnesota rulemaking process. In response, Commissioner Bishop announced her resignation shortly thereafter. >>

Water crisis in Des Moines: Why does a river city need wells?

by Peter LaFontaine

July 12, 2021

Des Moines has ample surface water from its two rivers, but contamination from upstream runoff has forced officials to start pivoting to a drastic new plan: drilling $30 million worth of wells. >>