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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.)
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POSTS
August 21, 2025
Some good news for our local national park unit, but MNRRA and federal agencies working for the river still face many challenges. Here's what we're seeing from our partners. Read more
August 20, 2025
Shrinking this recurring, humanmade disaster will require a fundamental shift in agriculture practices in the upper Midwest. Read more
August 14, 2025
Read this Community Voices piece by FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell, published by MinnPost in August 2025. Read more
August 7, 2025
FMR recently weighed in on potential changes to feedlot rules. Read our full comment letter to learn more. Read more
July 11, 2025
Bubbly off-white puffs of foam on the surface of the river can be disconcerting. Is this phenomenon a sign of something harmful in the water? Read more
June 17, 2025
FMR supporters always have good questions about complex topics. We put together this FAQ to make it easy to get the facts about the promise and potential pitfalls around sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
June 17, 2025
Ignoring a key emissions measurement known as "indirect land use change" would undermine climate goals, threaten water quality and violate basic scientific principles. Read more
June 13, 2025
We're thrilled to welcome Meghan Anderson, our new Biofuels Policy Manager and Yumi Kashihara, our new board member. We're also lucky to welcome back Ivy Song to support our stewardship team this season. Read more
June 12, 2025
In case you missed it, FMR has been making the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as a river-friendly source for sustainable aviation fuel in the Star Tribune. Read more
June 10, 2025
Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more
