Ford

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

July 12, 2024

Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more

Ford Area C walking tours

July 17, 2024

Join FMR for a series of walking tours to learn about the toxic Ford Area C site. Read more

Image of Ford Area C from Mississippi River

A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

July 10, 2024

While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more

Cleanup planning begins for toxic Ford Area C

July 9, 2024

We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more

What our spring flood means for Ford Area C

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

Flood data needed at Ford Area C

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

May 27, 2021

Area C, Ford Motor Company's hazardous waste dump on the Mississippi River floodplain in St. Paul, hasn't been in the news lately. The site is being better monitored than in the past, but we're waiting for flood data to give us a fuller picture about what risks the pile may pose. >>