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Collaborating to Improve Water Quality and Habitat in Our Urban Watershed

The MWMO watershed encompasses 25,309 acres (39.5 square miles) of fully developed urban lands and waters. We partner with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans and reuses stormwater runoff.

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Discover spring plant sales and green yard tips in the MWMO’s 2025 Annual Spring Guide.

Learn how stormwater runoff impacts water quality and how watershed organizations help.

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MWMO Newsletter — June 2025 — Groundwork Edition 🌱🛠️

In This Issue: What is a Feasibility Study?, Construction at Sylvan Hills Park, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
July 1, 2025

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Installation of two large underground infiltration chambers at Sylvan Hills Park

What is a Feasibility Study?

Put simply, a feasibility study is an assessment of whether a project is possible and worthwhile based on a variety of factors. To ensure the best outcome from our work, […]
June 30, 2025
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Aerial view of St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge.

Minneapolis City Council to Commemorate First Ever National Mississippi River Day

(PDF Version)  MINNEAPOLIS — Communities up and down the length of the Mississippi celebrated the first ever National Mississippi River Day on June 2, kicking off the River Days of […]
June 4, 2025
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