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New park taking shape in Prospect Park
[…] The group also collaborated with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. MWMO constructed a “stormwater park” on an adjacent plot. The park’s infrastructure collects and filters water into an underground […]
Minnesota Daily - Dec. 4, 2019
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PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St Thomas hosts Elm Tree Story Booth
The Elm Tree Story booth, in partnership with the environmental 212 Sustainability in Context class and the Minnesota Watershed management organization, made an appearance on campus during the week of […]
Tommie Media - November 18, 2019
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Agencies look at Upper Harbor sustainability and connectivity
[…] Four agencies/organizations presented their information for review and discussion. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Minneapolis Public Works Department and the […]
Insight News - November 12, 2019
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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Parks Foundation commemorate groundbreaking at Water Works
(…) [T]he Mississippi Watershed Management Organization will contribute up to $900,000 towards an innovative rainwater reuse system that will repurpose rainwater from adjacent buildings for flushing toilets and irrigation.
MPRB News Release - August 28, 2019
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Minneapolis Parks Foundation Invites Minneapolis to “Book It to the Watershed” this Summer
Starting August 10th, look for new water-themed books in 31 Little Free Libraries throughout Minneapolis parks, supported in part by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Minneapolis Parks Foundation - Aug. 8, 2019
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First-of-its-kind stormwater system installed in Prospect Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis
A first-of-its-kind project in Minneapolis is making a big difference each time it rains. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization introduced a stormwater district in the Prospect Park neighborhood.
KSTP-TV - July 23, 2019
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North Oaks, St. Anthony named “Cities of Excellence”
(…) Prior to his service as mayor, Faust was a planning commission member and a councilmember for the city. In recent years, he has served on the board of directors for the League of Minnesota Cities and as commissioner for the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
Lillie News - July 9, 2019
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Urban ecosystems grow in Cedar-Riverside
(…) The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization also works to improve urban water quality and habitats in areas where stormwater empties into the Mississippi River.
Minnesota Daily - July 2, 2019
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Juxtaposition Arts skate/art plaza set to open
(…) An action grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization funded the installation and maintenance of three rain gardens to capture and treat stormwater on the site…