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September 21, 2022
What should you do with fallen leaves? And is fall a good time to fertilize the lawn? Read more
September 15, 2022
Congress is set to reauthorize this industry-shaping legislation in 2023. Read more
August 30, 2022
These emerging crops can help heal the river while also supporting farmers and rural communities. Read more
August 18, 2022
Protecting and extending one of Minnesota's bedrock environmental funding sources is a top priority for FMR. Read more
August 16, 2022
The life-smothering "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than scientists had forecast earlier in 2022, but remains significantly large. Read more
August 14, 2022
By now, you've seen the headlines: A stunning compromise on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will invest nearly $370 billion in new spending on climate change and energy security programs over the next 10 years. What does this mean for the river? Read more
August 12, 2022
August 11, 2022
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, agriculture officials and business partners gets a firsthand look at the development of continuous living cover crops.
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, agriculture officials and business partners gets a firsthand look at the development of continuous living cover crops. >>
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July 28, 2022
June 17, 2022
Predictions of a 5,000+ square mile dead zone where the Mississippi meets the Gulf of Mexico highlight the need for a major coordinated effort to restore the river. That's why we're so excited to announce that the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative now has more than 100 endorsing organizations. Join us! >>
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