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

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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A coffee mug filled with blue salt granules.

MWMO Newsletter – February 2022 – News, Events, Employment Opportunities and More

In This Issue: Smart Salting Legislation, Internship Opportunities, Events, Grant Opportunities, and More Read Full Newsletter
February 24, 2022

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Abby Moore testifying at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing.

MWMO Supports Bipartisan Smart Salting Legislation

A long-awaited smart salting bill appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support in the Minnesota Legislature. On Feb. 16, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization staff testified in support of HF2908/SF2768 […]
February 22, 2022
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The Lowry Avenue Bridge towers over an icy Mississippi River.

MWMO Newsletter – January 2022 – News, Project Updates, Grant Opportunities, and More

In This Issue: MWMO Leadership Changes; New Capital Projects; 10-Year Plan Update; Green Team and More Read Full Newsletter
January 28, 2022

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