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Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding
…In 2019, one of the congregation’s members, Kenya McKnight, suggested Masjid An-Nur apply for a planning grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. This government agency, headquartered in northeast Minneapolis, […]
Sahan Journal - March 16, 2021
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The Mill City Times Interview: Doug Snyder, Executive Director, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
We spoke to Doug Snyder, Executive Director of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization about ways to get involved to protect our rivers and drinking water, their Sustainable Communities partnership with […]
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Columbia Golf Course undergoing $7.4 million in drainage work
Columbia Golf Course will dry out better after rain, but it’s going to take some time. The hilly track, owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is undergoing a […]
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
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People flocked to see the recent drawdown of the Mississippi River. Why can’t the river be like that all the time?
For those who took the time to check it out, a glimpse of a less-engineered Mississippi River was available in Minneapolis last week, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
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Inside Tour: Environmentally friendly Eastside Maintenance Facility
There’s plenty to discover on the outside of the building at the Eastside Maintenance Facility, from Randy Walker’s “Collection Point” sculpture, to the gardens that handle rain runoff. It’s worth […]
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Path to River app, storm drain cleanup challenge
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) 2522 Marshall Street NE, an organization that strives to conserve and help advance water quality, recently developed an application that tracks storm drain water […]
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Environmental resources still available during pandemic
…While the service may be available in early April, the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization recommends waiting on your spring garden cleanup until mid-April or early May. That’s because most pollinators […]
Southwest Journal
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Twin Cities first ‘eco-mosque’ hoping to solve flooding issue, bring community together
A Minneapolis mosque plagued with flooding issues is getting a much-needed makeover. Thanks to grant money from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and Hennepin County, the Masjid An-Nur mosque is […]
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What’s killing Nicollet Mall’s trees?
[…] The DID and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization are talking with downtown property owners and holding training sessions to try to reduce over-salting of sidewalks and parking lots. Read Full […]