Protect it. Pass it on.
Collaborating to Improve Water Quality and Habitat in Our Urban Watershed
What We Do
The MWMO protects water quality, habitat and natural resources in and around the Mississippi Watershed.
The MWMO watershed encompasses 25,309 acres (39.5 square miles) of fully developed urban lands and waters. We partner with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans and reuses stormwater runoff.
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River of Ideas Podcast
Check out our official podcast, focused on the big ideas around cleaner water and greener cities.
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Weaving Water
Learn about MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif’s ongoing community art project.
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Watershed Basics
Learn how stormwater runoff impacts water quality and how watershed organizations help.
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Stewardship Fund Grants
Designed to support efforts by the community to protect and improve water quality.
Projects
What We’re Working On
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Ole Olson Park Habitat Restoration
A more welcoming shoreline with restored native prairie habitat will accompany a new trail connection at Orvin “Ole” Olson Park in Minneapolis.
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Upper Harbor Redevelopment
The 53-acre redevelopment at Upper Harbor will feature a 24-acre district system of connected habitat, public spaces, and treated surface stormwater (HPS) across the site.
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Metro Transit Bus Garage Stormwater Reuse
A stormwater reuse system captures and treats roof runoff from Metro Transit’s North Loop Garage so it can be used for washing buses.
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37th Avenue Green Infrastructure
A street reconstruction project in Columbia Heights and Minneapolis will include nearly one mile of green stormwater infrastructure along with safety improvements.
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JXTA Campus Stormwater Improvements
Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) is building a redesigned and expanded campus in North Minneapolis featuring a stormwater retention and reuse system as well as native plantings to support habitat creation.
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Graco Park Green Infrastructure
A new riverfront park in Minneapolis will feature enhanced habitat and stormwater features as well as a sidewalk snowmelt system to help protect the Mississippi River.
MWMO Watershed
Are You in the Mississippi Watershed?
Submit your address to find out if you’re in the MWMO’s watershed.
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Keep Up With MWMO
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MWMO Awards Grant to St. Boniface Church
Minneapolis Stormwater Project will Help Protect the Mississippi River MAY 17, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PDF Version) The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has awarded a $260,000 grant to […]