Content Type: External News
New park taking shape in Prospect Park
Minnesota Daily - Dec. 4, 2019
[…] The group also collaborated with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. MWMO constructed a “stormwater park” on an adjacent plot. The park’s infrastructure collects and filters water into an underground […]
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St Thomas hosts Elm Tree Story Booth
Tommie Media - November 18, 2019
The Elm Tree Story booth, in partnership with the environmental 212 Sustainability in Context class and the Minnesota Watershed management organization, made an appearance on campus during the week of […]
Agencies look at Upper Harbor sustainability and connectivity
Insight News - November 12, 2019
[…] Four agencies/organizations presented their information for review and discussion. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Minneapolis Public Works Department and the […]
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Parks Foundation commemorate groundbreaking at Water Works
MPRB News Release - August 28, 2019
(…) [T]he Mississippi Watershed Management Organization will contribute up to $900,000 towards an innovative rainwater reuse system that will repurpose rainwater from adjacent buildings for flushing toilets and irrigation.
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Invites Minneapolis to “Book It to the Watershed” this Summer
Minneapolis Parks Foundation - Aug. 8, 2019
Starting August 10th, look for new water-themed books in 31 Little Free Libraries throughout Minneapolis parks, supported in part by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
First-of-its-kind stormwater system installed in Prospect Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis
KSTP-TV - July 23, 2019
A first-of-its-kind project in Minneapolis is making a big difference each time it rains. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization introduced a stormwater district in the Prospect Park neighborhood.
North Oaks, St. Anthony named “Cities of Excellence”
Lillie News - July 9, 2019
(…) Prior to his service as mayor, Faust was a planning commission member and a councilmember for the city. In recent years, he has served on the board of directors for the League of Minnesota Cities and as commissioner for the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
Urban ecosystems grow in Cedar-Riverside
Minnesota Daily - July 2, 2019
(…) The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization also works to improve urban water quality and habitats in areas where stormwater empties into the Mississippi River.
Juxtaposition Arts skate/art plaza set to open
Insight News - June 6, 2019
(…) An action grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization funded the installation and maintenance of three rain gardens to capture and treat stormwater on the site…