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April 09, 2025

Plant Sales, Cleanups, and Workshops: Your Guide to a Greener Spring

Spring is here, and your yard (and your community) are ready for a refresh. Whether you're dreaming of a pollinator-friendly garden, adding a

Community Members at the Kasota Ponds Clean Up

MWMO Newsletter — March 2025 — Countdown to Earth Day Edition 🌏💧

In This Issue: Countdown to Earth Day, Adopt-A-Drain Challenge, Kasota Ponds Cleanup, Native Plant Workshops, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
April 4, 2025

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Construction Work at Upper Harbor Terminal

MWMO Newsletter — February 2025 — Spring Forward Edition 🌱✨

In This Issue: Big Moves for Green Infrastructure, New Art Exhibit: Filter Effect, MWMO Internship Opportunities, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
March 10, 2025

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MWMO Newsletter — January 2025 — Salt Edition 🧂🌊

In This Issue: Reducing Salt Pollution, New Art Exhibit: Filter Effect, MWMO Employment & Internship Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter  
January 31, 2025

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Winter aerial view of the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis.

MWMO Newsletter — December 2024 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

In This Issue: 2024 at a Glance, River of Ideas Podcast, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
December 31, 2024

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Can Pickle Juice Save Our Roads and Waters? Exploring Brine Use in Winter Road Maintenance 

When winter grips Minnesota, icy roads pose serious safety risks. From car crashes to slowed commutes, slippery streets affect everyone’s safety and mobility. To combat slippery streets, road maintenance teams […]
December 2, 2024
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Oversalting in Downtown Minneapolis

MWMO Newsletter — November 2024 — Grateful for Clean Water Edition 🌊🦃

In This Issue: Salt Season, Northrup Kind Groundbreaking, Stewards Reviving Raingardens, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
November 27, 2024

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Aerial view of construction at Graco Park.

Request for Professional Services for 2025–2026

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) uses outside consultants to provide professional services in a number of areas, including but not limited to: Planning and Engineering, and Legal Services. Firms […]
November 14, 2024
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Environmental Specialist Eva Hanson closing the MWMO cistern for the winter

MWMO Newsletter — October 2024 — Winterizing the Watershed Edition 🍂❄️

In This Issue: Winterizing Your Rain Barrel, Youth in the Green Workforce, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
October 31, 2024

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Tree leaves turning yellow and orange on the Mississippi River

MWMO Newsletter – September 2024 – Fall Colors Coming Soon🍂

In This Issue: Fall Colors, Graco Park, Visiting ‘A River Connected’ Exhibit, Planning Grant, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
September 30, 2024

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