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Request for Professional Services for 2025–2026

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) uses outside consultants to provide professional services in a number of areas, including but not limited to: Planning and Engineering, and Legal Services. Firms interested in providing services to the MWMO for 2025–26 should submit a...

Weather creates hazards on Minnesota roads and Twin Cities sidewalks

Stubborn ice can be removed with a scraper or chisel, available at most hardware stores, according to a tweet from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
January 1, 2019

Star Tribune - Dec. 31, 2018

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You Can Skip The Salt And Scrape Off Sidewalk Ice Monday

... conditions are warming enough where the use of salt isn't necessary, according to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization...
January 1, 2019

Patch.com - Dec. 31, 2018

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Fridley council approves smart salting grant agreement

The Fridley City Council unanimously approved a capital project grant agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for smart salting best management practices during the Nov. 13 meeting.
December 4, 2018

Fridley Sun Focus - Dec. 4, 2018

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Cemstone recognized for environmental excellence

The rainwater harvesting system, installed through a partnership with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, allows rainwater to be used in place of potable water in the batching of new concrete.
November 1, 2018

Albert Lea Tribune - Nov. 1, 2018

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Volunteers Assist with Nicollet Island Restoration Work

Over 25 volunteers recently dug in to help restore habitat on Nicollet Island. As part of a new multi-year restoration of natural areas on the islands northern half, the volunteers planted 90 trees and shrubs and over 400 wildflowers, sedges and grasses on Saturday, October 13.
October 23, 2018

Mill City Times - Oct. 23, 2018

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New exhibit at UMN highlights impact of water in Minnesota

Water researchers at the University of Minnesota are increasing collaboration with community partners in light of a new exhibit on water resources hosted by the University.
October 18, 2018

The Minnesota Daily - Oct. 18, 2018

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Organization restoring Nicollet Island habitat

The Friends of the Mississippi River is working to restore native prairie and forest and remove invasive species on Nicollet Island. The organization is planning to improve habitat on more than 7 acres of open space and natural area on the 48-acre island, according to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, which is funding the project.
August 21, 2018

Southwest Journal - August 21, 2018

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Top Projects of 2017: Hawthorne EcoVillage Apartments

…Working with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Project for Pride in Living created a sophisticated stormwater-management system using rain gardens and an underground storage system.…
July 27, 2018

Finance and Commerce - July 27, 2018

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Paddlers at Share the River Nordeast 2017.

Third Annual ‘Share the River Nordeast’ Scheduled for June 27

MINNEAPOLIS —The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization invites community members to a family-friendly evening of cookies and canoeing on the Mississippi River on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 2, 2018

MWMO News Release - May 2, 2018

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