Content Type: News Release

The Mississippi River Gorge with fall colors.

MWMO Awards Funding to New Projects in Minneapolis and Columbia Heights

City of Columbia Heights and Seward Redesign Awarded Capital Project Grants (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has awarded grant funding for two new projects designed […]
September 24, 2021
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The MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center backyard.

MWMO Awards Funding to Four New Stormwater and Habitat Projects

Grantees Include City of Minneapolis, GMCC, Juxtaposition Arts, and North Loop Neighborhood Association (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) is pleased to announce that it has […]
July 23, 2021
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Permeable pavers.

MWMO Awards Funding for Four New Action Grant Projects

Allina Health, Children’s Dental Services, Kingfield Neighborhood Association and University Baptist Church Receive Funding for Environmental Stewardship Projects. (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today […]
March 15, 2021
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Computer-generated image of a coronavirus.

MWMO COVID-19 Updates

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has implemented the following policies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They have been designed in accordance with state […]
October 29, 2020
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Aerial view of fall colors on the Mississippi River.

MWMO Announces Four Projects to Receive Planning Grants

ASK, Children’s Dental Services, First Lutheran Church and Kingfield Neighborhood Receive Funding for Stewardship Projects. (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that it has […]
September 14, 2020
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Nancy Stowe, MWMO Projects and Outreach Director

Nancy Stowe Named Mississippi Water Management Organization Projects and Outreach Director

November 27, 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mississippi Water Management Organization (MWMO) is pleased to announce that Nancy Stowe has been selected as the MWMO’s new Projects and Outreach […]
November 27, 2019
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A newly planted rain garden at the Islamic Cultural Community Center.

Public Invited to Celebration of Northeast Minneapolis Islamic Center’s Green Makeover

MINNEAPOLIS — Residents and community members are invited to a special event at the Islamic Cultural Community Center (ICCC) in Northeast Minneapolis on Friday, October 11, 2019.
October 1, 2019
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Paddlers at Share the River Nordeast 2019.

‘Share the River Nordeast’ Canoe Event Returns on June 26

MINNEAPOLIS —The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization invites the public to a family-friendly evening of cookies and canoeing on the Mississippi River on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 6, 2019
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$800,000 Grant to Help Reduce Pollution in Northeast Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that it has been awarded $800,000 from the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) to address water quality and flooding issues in Northeast Minneapolis.
January 2, 2019

MWMO News Release - January 2, 2019

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