Water

FMR is proud to be a leading voice in protecting the water of our Big River and all the people and wildlife who depend on it.

From the banks of the Mississippi to the halls of the Legislature, our Water program strives to keep you up to date on important water-quality issues. (For political animals, here are all FMR posts related to legislative advocacy.)

Updates are also shared on social (Facebook and Instagram) and in FMR's Mississippi Messages newsletter.

Join us! Sign up to be a River Guardian to receive email action alerts when we need your help the most, plus invitations to educational happy hours and other events.

POSTS

3 things River Guardians can be proud of from 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
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
FMR now a Water Over Nickel partner
FMR signs on as a partner to Water Over Nickel to oppose the negative consequences of nickel mining. Read more
Minnesota wetland
Protecting the Mississippi River from the impacts of nickel mining
FMR joins Water Over Nickel to raise awareness of the negative consequences of nickel mining and preserve Minnesota's natural environment and water resources. Read more
People look out over wetland
1st flight fueled by winter camelina takes off from MSP
The crop, winter camelina, grows over the winter and, as a result, boosts both water quality and soil health.  Read more
Delta planes lined up at various gates at MSP Airport.
Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?
There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more
Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers
What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River
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
Local businesses are leading the way on clean-water crops
Meet some of the businesses across Minnesota working to support a more sustainable, river-friendly agricultural system. Read more
A baker at a large table, spreading flour as dough sits waiting to the side.
This election season, join us to support the lottery-backed environment fund
Thousands of environmental projects throughout Minnesota depend on our vote this fall. As we approach the 2024 general election, here's how you can support this critical fund as an organization or individual. Read more
A loon on the Mississippi River
Intense MN rains contribute to 6,700-square-mile Gulf dead zone
This wet, rainy Minnesota spring is actually contributing to a negative situation far downriver: the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. Read more
Two scientists stand at the edge of a boat, as a large piece of equipment is held at the surface of the water.

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