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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...

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MWMO Newsletter – May 2022 – News, Project Updates, Leadership and Staff Changes, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: New Executive Director, Minneapolis Grant Awards, Spring Maintenance Tips, Project Updates
May 26, 2022

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A flooded intersection in the Seward Neighborhood of Minneapolis.

MWMO Awards Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects in Minneapolis

Street Reconstruction Project in Seward Neighborhood will Feature Pollinator Plantings and Stormwater Improvements; Additional Funds Awarded for Previously Approved 3030 Nicollet Project (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management […]
May 16, 2022
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MWMO Commissioner Randy Stille

Meet the Commissioners: Vice-Chair Randy Stille (St. Anthony Village)

Randy Stille says people who live in St. Anthony Village are often surprised to learn about his involvement in local government. That doesn’t bother the long-time resident and former city […]
May 11, 2022
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MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich

MWMO Welcomes Kevin Reich as New Executive Director

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Replaces Doug Snyder as Top MWMO Staffer (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that Kevin Reich is the MWMO’s […]
May 2, 2022
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MWMO Newsletter – April 2022 – Spring Guide, News, Earth Day Events, Staff Updates and More

In This Issue: Earth Day, Native Plant Sales, Meet the Commissioners, Staff Changes and More
April 21, 2022

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Meet the Mississippi: Four Fun Ways to Experience the River this Summer

If you live in the Twin Cities and haven’t spent time up close and personal with the Mississippi River, you’re missing out. It’s hard to think of another major metro […]
April 19, 2022
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MWMO Commissioner Stephen Eggert

Meet the Commissioners: Steve Eggert (Fridley), Board Chair

MWMO Board Chair Steve Eggert believes that longevity helps you to see the big picture. The retired real estate developer and U.S. Air Force veteran has been a Fridley resident […]
April 13, 2022
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Earth Day Art Events at MWMO

Join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 23, for a pair of back-to-back environmental art events right here at our Stormwater Park and Learning Center! View GovDelivery Bulletin
April 6, 2022

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Runoff gushes from a stormwater outfall in the Mississippi River Gorge.

MWMO March Newsletter – News, Yard Care Tips, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Early Spring Yard Care, New MWMO Board Officers, Action Grant Awards, Adopt-a-Drain Kits and More Read Full Newsletter
March 31, 2022

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