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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July 12, 2024

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

Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

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September 12, 2025

Join us for a town hall-style community meeting, featuring a brief statement from Mayor Carter followed by a Q&A. Read more

Mayor Carter in front of the St. Paul skyline

St. Paul's riverfront: Weakened rules, troubling development plans and 2 toxic dumps

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April 15, 2025

This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more

Thank you, fall 2024 interns!

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January 15, 2025

We hosted three interns last fall: One mapped and analyzed bumble bee habitat, and two joined our advocacy team to advance a better future at toxic riverfront site Ford Area C. Read more

A brief history of the Ford Area C dumpsite

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July 10, 2024

While many articles look back at the life of Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant, not many focus on Area C. In fact, most stories about the Ford plant don't even mention it. Here's a basic timeline of this floodplain dumpsite to lend historical context. Read more

Cleanup planning begins for toxic Ford Area C

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July 9, 2024

We've been awaiting a cleanup plan for the Ford Area C hazardous dumpsite in St. Paul. Now, the plan is under development. The community will have a chance to shape what happens in the months ahead. Join us for a site tour to learn more. Read more

What our spring flood means for Ford Area C

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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