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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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Paddlers at Share the River Nordeast

Join Us for Share the River Nordeast: An Evening of Community, Canoeing and Cookies!

Share the River Nordeast is back! Stop by anytime between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie […]
August 4, 2021
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MWMO COVID-19 Updates

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has implemented the following policies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They have been designed in accordance with state […]
October 29, 2020
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Mississippi River Green Team members working on the Urban Boatbuilders canoe.

Urban Boatbuilders Partnership Brings Canoe-Building to the MWMO

This summer, the MWMO is partnering with Urban Boatbuilders and East Side Neighborhood Services on a boat-building project here at our Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Over the course of […]
August 21, 2018
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The MWMO's green roof in September 2016.

Green Roofs and the Art of Gardening in Unconventional Spaces

Summer is our busy season here at the MWMO. Not only is it the season when a lot of our projects begin construction, but it’s also the start of one […]
May 30, 2018
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Students collecting river water samples.

High school students explore the value of the Mississippi River

Have you ever turned on the tap to fill a glass of water and considered where the water comes from? Or poured it down the drain and wondered where it […]
April 25, 2017
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Solar panels.

We Reduced our Energy Consumption, and You Can Too

By Max Dalton It has been exactly one year since our solar array began producing electricity here at our Stormwater Park and Learning Center, and it is already adding to […]
February 15, 2017
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Abdikadir Mohamed Adan, aka "Macalin Xiito"

A Somali Leader Speaks Out for Clean Water

Video can be a powerful educational tool, and the MWMO is no stranger to producing videos about protecting water quality. But this year, our most interesting and impactful video project […]
December 27, 2016
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A Google Street View screenshot of the MWMO's green roof.

Take a Virtual Tour of the MWMO with Google Street View

One of my personal favorite ways to explore a city is via Google Street View, the Google Maps extension that allows you to immerse yourself in 360-degree panoramic views of a […]
August 10, 2016
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