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April 30, 2026

A New Look for MWMO and a Clearer Path Forward

MWMO has a new look and a clearer way to tell our story. If things look a little different today, you’re not imagining it. You’ll see a refreshed logo, updated visuals, and a more consistent voice across our website, newsletter, social media, and out in the...

Asters and bees

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 rain barrel, or finally planting that tree, […]
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Oversalting on sidewalk in Downtown Minneapolis

MWMO Newsletter — January 2026 — Winter Care Edition ❄️

In This Issue: Winter Salt Week, Sacred Water Shared Future, New Art Exhibit, Green Team Applications, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Downtown Minneapolis Winter Aerial of the Mississippi River at the Washington Bridge with the Minneapolis city skyline in the background.

MWMO Newsletter — December 2025 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

In This Issue: 2025 at a Glance, Sacred Water Shared Future, River of Ideas Podcast Returns, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
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Aerial View of Upper Harbor Terminal in fall 2025

MWMO Newsletter — November 2025 — Salt Smart Edition 🧂

In This Issue: National Stormwater Day, Progress at Upper Harbor Terminal, Smart Salting Season, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Minnesota DNR pointing at the microchip tag on the mussels reintroduced at Hall's Island

MWMO Newsletter — October 2025 — Sweep Up Edition 🧹

In This Issue: Mussel Reintroduction, Street Sweeping, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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MWMO Staff paddling the Mississippi River September 2025

MWMO Newsletter — September 2025 — Leaf Drop Edition 🍂

In This Issue: MWMO Grant Awards, Fall Yard Care, Fall Migration, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Aerial view of fall colors on the Mississippi River.

MWMO Awards $146,389 in Stewardship Fund Grants and Advances Three Water-Quality Studies

New Green Infrastructure Projects Planned for Fridley and Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) approved a new round of Stewardship Fund Grants totaling $146,389.72 and advanced five […]
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Mussel Relocation on the Mississippi River

MWMO Newsletter — August 2025 — Resilience Beneath the Current Edition 🐚

In This Issue: Moving Mussels in the Mississippi, Fall Planting Tips for a Healthier Yard, Mississippi River Green Team’s Summer Wrap-Up, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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MWMO staff in high-visibility vests taking samples from a storm drain underneath a tree trench in Hoyer Heights.

Rain Gardens Are Soft Infrastructure Doing Hard Work

Some areas saw over six inches of rain in just one day last weekend. All that water has to go somewhere, making rain gardens more important than ever.
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