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December 02, 2024

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 have historically relied on rock salt. While effective, this...

MWMO Commissioner Mike Lukes

Meet the Commissioners: Mike Lukes (St. Paul)

Having spent his career studying the weather, Mike Lukes has witnessed some profound changes. For one, the retired meteorologist and St. Paul resident said our ability to model and predict […]
November 28, 2022
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Exposed piping of a sidewalk snowmelt system.

MWMO Newsletter – October 2022 – Project Updates, Fall Yard Care, River Monitoring, Grant Opportunities, Clean Water Act and More

In This Issue: Snowmelt System, NorthPoint, Leaf Management, Grant Opportunities, Clean Water Act Anniversary, Monitoring Update and More Read the Newsletter
October 31, 2022

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MWMO Commissioner Jeff Dains

Meet the Commissioners: Jeff Dains (Lauderdale)

Jeff Dains moved to Lauderdale with his family in 1986 in order to enjoy what he calls “small town living with all of the big city amenities nearby.” An avid […]
September 19, 2022
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Mississippi River Green Team 2022 members and supervisors.

MWMO Newsletter – August 2022 – News, Events, Project Updates, Training Opportunities and More

In This Issue: Green Team Summer Wrap-Up, Fall Planting Benefits, Upper Harbor Terminal Update, Staff Changes, Upcoming Events
August 30, 2022

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Asters and bees

Habitat at Home: Late Summer and Fall Native Plantings

Adding plants to your yard or garden doesn’t need to be just a spring thing. While April, May, and June are widely known to be a kick-off party for planting, […]
August 23, 2022
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Connie Buesgens

Meet the Commissioners: Connie Buesgens (Columbia Heights and Hilltop)

Growing up in rural Carver County, Connie Buesgens watched as suburban sprawl gradually turned the peaceful natural areas she loved into roads and housing. The experience led to a lifelong […]
August 19, 2022
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Aerial view of Upper Harbor Terminal.

MWMO Newsletter – July 2022 – News, Project Updates, Lawn Care Tips, Meet the Commissioners, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Planning Grant Awards, Stewardship Fund Grant Increase, Personal Watersheds Art Exhibit
July 29, 2022

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MWMO Commissioner Becka Thompson

Meet the Commissioners: Becka Thompson (Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board)

Becka Thompson might be new to the MWMO, but she knows water. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioner and new MWMO board member was born and raised in Minneapolis […]
July 13, 2022
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A cyclist riding past native plantings along the Midtown Greenway.

MWMO Newsletter – June 2022 – News, Project Updates, Lawn Care Tips, Meet the Commissioners, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Allina Health Pollinator Habitat, LaTrisha Vetaw, Eco-Friendly Lawn Care, River Sampling Video and More
June 21, 2022

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