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December 31, 2024

MWMO Newsletter — December 2024 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

In This Issue: 2024 at a Glance, River of Ideas Podcast, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter...

Wild bloodroot in the Mississippi River Gorge.

Spring Awakening in the Mississippi River Gorge: Spotting Native and Invasive Plants (Updated)

It’s that time of year when you cautiously place your warm winter sweaters in storage and head outside to soak up the sun. It’s never clear how long the sunshine […]
April 27, 2021
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Youth cleaning up trash in a park.

Three Ways to Celebrate Earth Day this Year

Thursday, April 22, is Earth Day. There’s no shortage of ways to show your appreciation for nature and be a good steward of the environment, but some of the most […]
April 14, 2021
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An aerial view of construction at the Columbia Golf Course.

MWMO Newsletter – March 2021 – Project Updates, Spring Yard Care, Water Quality Monitoring and More

In This Issue: Columbia Construction Update, Early Spring Yard Care, Action Grant Awards, and More Read Full Newsletter
March 18, 2021

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MWMO Newsletter – February 2021 – Project Updates, Smart Salting Tips, Grant Application Deadlines and More

In This Issue: Invasives Removal at Columbia, Controlling Sidewalk Ice, Grant Opportunities, Professional Trainings and More Read Full Newsletter
February 11, 2021

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Close-up photo of an ice chisel.

How to Mitigate Stubborn Sidewalk Ice in Extreme Cold Temperatures

This month’s intense cold snap has made removing ice from sidewalks and driveways trickier than usual. That’s because rock salt and other deicing products often fail to work in extreme […]
February 9, 2021
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Mill City Times screen shot.

The Mill City Times Interview: Doug Snyder, Executive Director, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

We spoke to Doug Snyder, Executive Director of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization about ways to get involved to protect our rivers and drinking water, their Sustainable Communities partnership with […]
January 17, 2021

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Workers installing a stormwater BMP in a Minneapolis street.

MWMO Newsletter – January 2021 – Project Updates, Grant Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Construction Progress at Columbia, Grant Opportunities, Winter Yard Care, Training Opportunities and More Read Full Newsletter
January 14, 2021

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MWMO COVID-19 Updates

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has implemented the following policies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They have been designed in accordance with state […]
October 29, 2020
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The Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls at sunset.

MWMO Fall Newsletter – Project Updates, Yard Care Tips, Upcoming Events and More

In this Issue: Draft Plan Update, River Drawdown, Project Updates, Fall Yard Care, Upcoming Events and More Read Full Newsletter
October 16, 2020

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