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  • Graphic promoting the Mississippi Musings event "Dynamic Systems." A purple illustrated background with subtle outlines of river plants, fish, and water-themed icons features the Mississippi Musings: Science & Stories logo above the event title, "Dynamic Systems." The date, "10/1," appears in large yellow text below the title. Subtitle reads, "A Series of MWMO Creative Gatherings."

    Mississippi Musings October Workshop: Dynamic Systems

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join us for a fun, laid-back creative evening of learning and community. Refreshments provided. Dr. Emily Fairfax, world-renown beaver expert, will be sharing about the dynamic impacts that beavers have on rivers and healthy habitats. (Dr. Fairfax was one of the scientific consultants for the hit animated film, Hoppers!) Later, musician Ben Weaver, will lead […]

  • Cyanotype Workshop

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Learn to create cyanotypes using collected Mississippi River water, plants + found objects gathered near the River’s edge. Join us for an afternoon of fun: Learning about the Mississippi River, how we’re connected to it, and how we can create with it too. While you’re here, explore Shoshana Fink’s solo exhibit, A Gathering of Waters. In […]

  • Hennepin County Snow Plow

    MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training class offers more efficient winter maintenance best practices for plowing, de-icing and anti-icing application, storage, and more. The new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit will also be covered. Participants will learn how to integrate science with practical winter maintenance on roads while minimizing impacts on the […]

  • Pickup truck outfitted with snow plow.

    MPCA Smart for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training

    MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit, as well as resources available […]

  • A MnDOT snow plow. (Credit: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)

    MPCA Smart for Property Management Certification Training

    Online

    This MPCA Smart Salting Property Management Certification Training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Learn how to reduce indoor and outdoor salt damage and related costs, recognize sustainable practices amongst your maintenance crew, hear ideas for managing liability, and more. Learn about the hidden costs of salt […]