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December 02, 2024

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...

The underground stormwater infiltration gallery under construction at the City of Minneapolis' East Side Storage and Maintenance Facility.

MWMO Spring Newsletter – Project Updates, News, Events and More

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April 20, 2020

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The underground stormwater infiltration gallery under construction at the City of Minneapolis' East Side Storage and Maintenance Facility.

MWMO and Partners Gear Up for 2020 Green Infrastructure Projects

This year, once again, we at the MWMO are excited to update you on a slate of green infrastructure projects in our watershed. The MWMO and its partners will break […]
April 17, 2020
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Four Things You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day This Year

On April 22, 2020, the world will celebrate the 50th annual Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has helped raise awareness and motivate people and governments to take action on […]
April 8, 2020
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Environmental resources still available during pandemic

…While the service may be available in early April, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization recommends waiting on your spring garden cleanup until mid-April or early May. That’s because most pollinators […]
April 4, 2020

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Good Neighbor News – March 2020 – Yard Care Tips, Training Opportunities, and More

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March 24, 2020

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Plastic containers filled with deicer swept up from a sidwalk.

Good Neighbor News – February 2020 – Yard Care Tips, Grant Opportunities, and More

In this issue: Community Activist Matt Barthelemy, Salt Alternatives Explained, Lawns to Legumes, Smart Salting Training Workshops and More Read Full Newsletter
February 18, 2020

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An updated design for the Columbia Golf Course stormwater improvements.

Northern Columbia Golf Course and Columbia Park Project Update – February 2020

As we kick off a new year, we wanted to provide some updates on the Northern Columbia Golf Course Stormwater Project! In 2019, the project partners met with local neighborhood […]
February 6, 2020
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Good Neighbor News – January 2020 – Yard Care Tips, Community Cleanups and More

In This Issue: Good Neighbor of the Month Audrey Cullen, Smart Salting Resources, How to Use an Ice Chisel, Upcoming Events Read Full Newsletter
January 29, 2020

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Twin Cities first ‘eco-mosque’ hoping to solve flooding issue, bring community together

A Minneapolis mosque plagued with flooding issues is getting a much-needed makeover. Thanks to grant money from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and Hennepin County, the Masjid An-Nur mosque is […]
January 24, 2020

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