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March 10, 2025

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...

Artist Aaron Dysart stands in front of his lighted tree sculpture, Regrowth.

‘Regrowth’ Dancing Tree Sculpture to Help Bring Climate Awareness to the Great Northern Festival

Climate change can be a tricky subject to broach. Do you focus on the science and risk triggering despair and resignation? Or do you talk about solutions and risk glossing […]
January 26, 2023
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Aerial view of Minneapolis riverfront in winter.

MWMO Newsletter – December 2022 – News, Grant Opportunities, Staff Updates, and More

In This Issue: Adopt-A-Drain, New Staff, Plastic-Free Challenge, Weaving Water Workshop Read the full newsletter
December 30, 2022

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Aerial view of construction at the Upper Harbor Terminal site.

MWMO Newsletter – November 2022 – News, Events, Project Updates, Meet the Commissioners, and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Graco Park, Salt Alternatives, Commissioner Mike Lukes, Grant Application Deadlines Read the Newsletter
November 30, 2022

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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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