After a brief introduction and presentation about runoff pollution at the brewery from FMR staff, we'll head out to the nearby downtown streets to stencil storm drains. Equipped with spray paint, a stencil and safety materials, we'll head out in small groups to write "Keep 'em Clean, Drains to River" next to area storm drains. Volunteers also distribute... Read more »
Hear about "Minnesota’s Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change" on Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. Climate and energy expert J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director at Minnesota’s own nonprofit, Fresh Energy, will be the speaker. Learn the details of Minnesota’ success in growing family supporting jobs in... Read more »
Join us July 18 for the U.S. Forest Service’s Listening Session at the Saint Paul RiverCentre (Exhibit Hall A) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (doors at 4:30 p.m.). This is a critical time to speak up for the Boundary Waters! The U.S. Forest Service will use this public input in the environmental review process... Read more »
As a newly merged organization, Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips is working to define our priorities and strategies for the future and develop our new name and brand. We want to make sure that the work we do and the organization we become are informed by you: our members, allies, and community.... Read more »
Join us as we return to protect Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area (SNA), an award-winning restoration site known for some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River. Working with FMR Land Conservation Director Tom Lewanski and FMR staff, volunteers will remove spotted knapweed and hoary allysum, two invasive species encroaching on... Read more »
RegenerateMN is a program of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA). The purpose of this initiative is to engage Minnesota's next generation of environmental leaders in the work that MCEA does year-round. The committee is responsible for planning social & networking events, advancing MCEA's outreach efforts, and assisting with development efforts. Given today's political... Read more »
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are holding an official public listening session at the Virginia High School (Auditorium) from 5:00-7:30 p.m (doors at 4:30 p.m.). This is our chance to make our voices heard and to show federal agencies that the watershed of the Boundary Waters is the wrong place for sulfide-ore copper mining. We... Read more »
TLC-Smart Trips Stakeholder Conversation As a newly merged organization, Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips is working to define our priorities and strategies for the future and develop our new name and brand. We want to make sure that the work we do and the organization we become are informed by you: our... Read more »
Produced for FMR by award-winning local filmmaker John Kaul and narrated by Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Seel, this 30-minute documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and effective political leadership — created the Mississippi River's first and only national park right here in the Twin Cities. This designation, championed... Read more »
Join us for a casual summer evening at Indeed Brewing to learn more about Fresh Energy and our work to electrify Minnesota’s transportation system. If you already drive electric, please bring your wheels and we can line up a nice plug-in vehicle display. If you haven’t made the switch yet, come and see the cars... Read more »