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December 31, 2024

MWMO Newsletter — December 2024 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

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

St. Boniface Church landscape design rendering (Credit: Northeast Landscape Office)

MWMO Awards Grant to St. Boniface Church

Minneapolis Stormwater Project will Help Protect the Mississippi River MAY 17, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PDF Version) The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has awarded a $260,000 grant to […]
May 17, 2024
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Spring Maintenance for Native Plants: Prime Your Native Garden for a Successful Growing Season

Planting some native perennials in your garden is a great way to support a healthy local ecosystem. Whether in a rain garden, a raised bed, or part of a formal […]
May 10, 2024
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MWMO Newsletter — April 2024 — Earth Day Edition 🌎

In this Issue: MWMO Spring Guide, Sustainable Yards Podcast, Spring Yard Care Tips, Warm Winter Impacts, and More Read the Newsletter
April 18, 2024

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Plant Sales, Cleanups, and Workshops: Mark Your Calendars for an Earth-Friendly Spring

Spring is here and a new growing season is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to start planning some Earth-friendly changes to our yards. Whether you want to […]
April 4, 2024
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Great blue herons resting on the ground.

MWMO Newsletter – March 2024 – Gearing Up for Spring 🌻🌱

In This Issue: Early Spring Yard Care, River of Ideas Podcast Launch, Summer Project Preview, Kasota Ponds Cleanup, Return of the Herons Read the Newsletter
March 29, 2024

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Close-up of blue flag iris in a stormwater basin.

MWMO Announces $2.1 Million in Grant Awards

New Green Infrastructure Projects Planned for Fridley and Minneapolis (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — A slate of new MWMO grant awards will fund a variety of green infrastructure projects, including regional […]
March 20, 2024
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MWMO Newsletter – February 2024 – The Salt Issue 🧂

In This Issue: Stopping Over-Salting, Job Opportunities at MWMO, and Upcoming Events Read the Newsletter
February 28, 2024

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MWMO Newsletter – January 2024 – How Clean is the Mississippi River? 🐟

In This Issue: River water quality, winter garden prep, professional land care training and MWMO staff updates Read the Newsletter
January 31, 2024

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Is Water Quality Improving in the Mississippi River?

“How clean is the Mississippi River?” It’s one of the most common questions we receive at the MWMO, and a deceptively tricky one. The answer depends — on the day, […]
January 30, 2024
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