Updates and Articles
May 24, 2023
While FMR wasn't leading on these efforts, we were quite happy to see them come out of the Capitol this session. Read more
May 23, 2023
Lottery funds for the Great Outdoors will be back on the ballot — though without some sought-after new revenue. Read more
May 23, 2023
A Clean Transportation Standard would be a big victory for the climate and a real boon for the Mississippi River. Read more
May 23, 2023
Invasive carp are on the doorstep of Lake Pepin, the St. Croix River watershed, the Minnesota River watershed and other waterways. Legislature funding gets us moving in the right direction on protection. Read more
May 23, 2023
The Minnesota Legislature passed bills that include five FMR restoration and enhancement projects and our three-year research project on best practices for pollinator habitat management. Read more
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
May 21, 2023
Clean-water crops saw more support than ever at the Capitol this session. Read more
May 15, 2023
We've been waiting for a river flood to gather more information about the hazards posted by Ford Motor Company's floodplain dumpsite in St. Paul, known as Area C. This year, we'll have new data (and a special tour for our River Guardians). Read more
May 15, 2023
An estimated 100,000-plus lead service lines are still in use in Minnesota. This bill will help replace a significant percentage of them. Read more
May 8, 2023
This spring we're excited to introduce you to four new staff who will work with our youth programs, events, restoration projects and pollinator research. Read more
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