Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Clean Transportation Standard: Lower emissions for MN’s transportation and ag sectors
November 10, 2023
To protect the Mississippi River from the worst of climate change, it’s imperative we find a way to significantly cut emissions from transportation and agriculture. Read more
An electric vehicle plugged in and charging. In the background, a person is walking toward the front door of their home.
Changing climate, changing river
January 10, 2022
How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
Flooded river at Harriet Island
What the new political landscape means for the Mississippi River
December 10, 2024
Razor-thin margins, a red tide and plenty of uncertainty. How the 2024 election results impact FMR's 2025 policy goals in the year ahead. Read more
High waters along the tree-lined banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul
3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 2024
December 3, 2024
River Guardians participated in a record-setting number of advocacy events with FMR in 2024, and contributed to two big wins for the river. Read more
River Guardians at Forever Green tour
A resounding victory for conservation funding in Minnesota
November 7, 2024
Voters throughout the state showed up for Minnesota’s great outdoors this election, ensuring projects that protect air, land, water and wildlife continue to receive funding for years to come.  Read more
What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River
September 10, 2024
Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more
Pine Bend Bluffs SNA in the fall with a view of the river from bluffs
Celebrating the carp deterrent win — and starting what comes next
September 10, 2024
"We owe it to every Minnesotan to see this project through," FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman said at a press conference. Read more
Coalition members, legislators and agency staff all pose for a celebratory photo outside at Harriet Island.

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Upcoming Events

Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside
Webinar + Q&A: 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Minnesota can get it right.'
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount

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