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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...

Aerial view of construction at the Upper Harbor Terminal site.

MWMO Newsletter – November 2022 – News, Events, Project Updates, Meet the Commissioners, and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Graco Park, Salt Alternatives, Commissioner Mike Lukes, Grant Application Deadlines Read the Newsletter
November 30, 2022

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MWMO Commissioner Mike Lukes

Meet the Commissioners: Mike Lukes (St. Paul)

Having spent his career studying the weather, Mike Lukes has witnessed some profound changes. For one, the retired meteorologist and St. Paul resident said our ability to model and predict […]
November 28, 2022
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Approved concept plan for Graco Park.

MWMO Awards $480,000 Grant for Green Infrastructure at Graco Park

New Riverfront Park to Feature Native Vegetation and Habitat, Stormwater Treatment, and Snowmelt System (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that it has awarded […]
November 16, 2022
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Exposed piping of a sidewalk snowmelt system.

MWMO Newsletter – October 2022 – Project Updates, Fall Yard Care, River Monitoring, Grant Opportunities, Clean Water Act and More

In This Issue: Snowmelt System, NorthPoint, Leaf Management, Grant Opportunities, Clean Water Act Anniversary, Monitoring Update and More Read the Newsletter
October 31, 2022

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Video frame showing silo demolition at Upper Harbor Terminal.

MWMO Newsletter – September 2022 – Project Updates, News, Events, Training Opportunities and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Fall Colors, Climate Resiliency, Meet the Commissioners, Job Openings and Events Read More
September 23, 2022

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MWMO Commissioner Jeff Dains

Meet the Commissioners: Jeff Dains (Lauderdale)

Jeff Dains moved to Lauderdale with his family in 1986 in order to enjoy what he calls “small town living with all of the big city amenities nearby.” An avid […]
September 19, 2022
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Upper Harbor Terminal Dome Demolition

Crews complete dome demolition at Minneapolis Upper Harbor Terminal Site

MINNEAPOLIS — Impressive drone footage has been released showing crews tearing down the three domes at Minneapolis’s Upper Harbor Terminal Site. The tear-down started earlier this month at the closed shipping […]
September 15, 2022

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Mississippi River Green Team 2022 members and supervisors.

MWMO Newsletter – August 2022 – News, Events, Project Updates, Training Opportunities and More

In This Issue: Green Team Summer Wrap-Up, Fall Planting Benefits, Upper Harbor Terminal Update, Staff Changes, Upcoming Events
August 30, 2022

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Habitat at Home: Late Summer and Fall Native Plantings

Adding plants to your yard or garden doesn’t need to be just a spring thing. While April, May, and June are widely known to be a kick-off party for planting, […]
August 23, 2022
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