Ford | Friends of the Mississippi River

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

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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October 12, 2025

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

FMR Strib commentary: 'The public wants cleanup at the St. Paul Ford site. Do regulators?'

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March 4, 2026

Elected leaders, community members and Friends of the Mississippi River are all calling for a full cleanup of Ford Area C. Read FMR's Star Tribune commentary. Read more

Tell the St. Paul City Council to request a full cleanup of Area C

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February 20, 2026

A partial cleanup isn't enough. If you're a St. Paul resident, you can help urge the city council to support a full cleanup request. Read more

The paved lot atop Ford Area C seen from a drone.

Advocates rally for Ford hazardous waste cleanup

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January 22, 2026

At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more

Ford Area C dumpsite cleanup rally & meeting

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December 19, 2025

Join us to rally (5:45 p.m.) and join the community meeting (6:30-8:30 p.m.) hosted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as we advocate for a full clean-up of the hazardous waste dump on the riverfront north of Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul. Read more

Ford Area C map: on river between Minnehaha Falls Park and Hidden Falls Park

Time to weigh in: Ford Area C cleanup plan enters public comment period

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December 14, 2025

The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more