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Posted: 01/29/26


The Minnesota River was recently profiled in the Eden Prairie Local News, highlighting the long labor of love for local advocates. After decades of efforts, plans for a possible Minnesota River Commission may soon get a boost with state legislation as early as this year's legislative session. Read the full story at: Minnesota River restoration, long a labor of love for advocates, could be getting a boost from the state - Eden Prairie Local News.

We'd love to hear what you think! If this story inspires you to get more involved, please join us at an upcoming Board of Managers meeting, held the third Wednesday of each month at the Carver County Government Center. Learn more at: https://lowermnriverwd.org/meetings

You can also get involved through our Citizen Advisory Committee, where community members engage in critical watershed and outreach activities. Learn more at: https://lowermnriverwd.org/makeadifference/citizen-advisory-committee

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