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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...

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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MWMO Commissioner Randy Stille

Meet the Commissioners: Vice-Chair Randy Stille (St. Anthony Village)

Randy Stille says people who live in St. Anthony Village are often surprised to learn about his involvement in local government. That doesn’t bother the long-time resident and former city […]
May 11, 2022
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MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich

MWMO Welcomes Kevin Reich as New Executive Director

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Replaces Doug Snyder as Top MWMO Staffer (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that Kevin Reich is the MWMO’s […]
May 2, 2022
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A Monarch butterfly on a blazing star plant.

MWMO Newsletter – April 2022 – Spring Guide, News, Earth Day Events, Staff Updates and More

In This Issue: Earth Day, Native Plant Sales, Meet the Commissioners, Staff Changes and More
April 21, 2022

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First-person view from a Paddle Share kayak, with downtown Minneapolis in the background.

Meet the Mississippi: Four Fun Ways to Experience the River this Summer

If you live in the Twin Cities and haven’t spent time up close and personal with the Mississippi River, you’re missing out. It’s hard to think of another major metro […]
April 19, 2022
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MWMO Commissioner Stephen Eggert

Meet the Commissioners: Steve Eggert (Fridley), Board Chair

MWMO Board Chair Steve Eggert believes that longevity helps you to see the big picture. The retired real estate developer and U.S. Air Force veteran has been a Fridley resident […]
April 13, 2022
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Runoff gushes from a stormwater outfall in the Mississippi River Gorge.

MWMO March Newsletter – News, Yard Care Tips, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Early Spring Yard Care, New MWMO Board Officers, Action Grant Awards, Adopt-a-Drain Kits and More Read Full Newsletter
March 31, 2022

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