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The MWMO has moved! The MWMO has moved to its new facility at 2522 Marshall Street NE. Although the staff will be housed there, the building will not officially open until very late January or early February. An official grand opening will be held in the spring; watch for that date! The MWMO's Winter 2011 edition of The Drift is available! Read the newsletter. You can sign up to receive an electronic copy of future newsletters. Send an email to contacts@mwmo.org, and write "subscribe to e-Drift" in the subject line. Funds Available for Community-Initiated Water Quality Projects! Applications due February 1, 2012. The Stewardship Fund Program awards Mini, Planning and Action Grants for projects that raise awareness about and improve water quality in the MWMO watershed. Applications due Wednesday, February 1, 2012, by 3 pm for Mini and Planing Grants. More Information Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Meeting Room Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) 2522 Marshall Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 For information on other MWMO meetings, click on Meetings. Free Training in Winter Best Management Practices for Landscapers, Snow Removal Contractors & Property Managers on 1/26/2012 Learn how to safely control snow and ice on parking lots and sidewalks while minimizing your impact on water quality. Participants may receive certification from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Snow & Ice Control Best Practices. More Information Registration Brochure x Check Out the MWMO's 2011-2021 Watershed Management Plan! To view the MWMO's new plan, click on 2011-2021 Watershed Management Plan. Citizen Advisors Wanted! The MWMO is looking for members of the community to serve on the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). This group serves at the request of the MWMO's Board of Commissioners and assists the MWMO in the annual budget process, reviewing Stewardship Fund grant proposals, and watershed planning. Open seats include: Lauderdale and Southwest Minneapolis. Find out moreCopies of The Nature of Water DVD are available The Nature of Water DVD was created to increase environmental knowledge and water stewardship in Southeast Asian communities in Minneapolis. The video includes a 12-minute main feature about water and pollution prevention and several bonus features about raingardens, household hazardous waste, watersheds and more. Call Jenny at (612) 465-8780 ext. 202 for more information on how to receive copies.New Training Video! Winter Maintenance for Small Sites Visit the Road Salt Education page on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's website to view a twenty minute training video on winter maintenance for small sites. Topics include: deicer selection, tool selection, application rates and more!MWMO's New Building & Grounds Visit www.mwmo.org/newbuilding.html for more information on the MWMO's new building and grounds. Check back often for building updates and photos. |