Land Use & Planning

Army Corps study on the future of two metro locks and dams enters new phase

July 17, 2023

What will the Corps focus on in their years-long study about the future of two metro locks and dams? The release of the Corps scoping documents gives us a picture of what questions they'll investigate — and what could go unanswered. Read more

Lower St. Anthony Falls lock and dam and Ford dam

After another big invasive carp discovery, will the DNR finally act on a barrier?

June 2, 2023

Large numbers of invasive carp were found congregating at Lock and Dam 5 for the second time since March. Read more

A hand holds an invasive silver carp out of the water.

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared in the 2023 session

May 25, 2023

FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more

12 other wins for the Mississippi River from this legislative session

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

High river waters in the foreground, flooding a wooded shoreline.

Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

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

St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters

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