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SUMMARY:Seeing Salt | New Artwork by Annie Irene Hejny
DESCRIPTION:During her training as a Minnesota Water Steward\, which took place during Minnesota’s third-snowiest winter season on record\, Annie Irene Hejny became aware of the immense role that chloride plays in polluting freshwater. When she learned that only 1 teaspoon of road salt permanently pollutes 5 gallons of water\, she began to envision artwork that could call attention to this concern and offer solutions for communities. Once she began to notice excess salt on our sidewalks and roadways\, she couldn’t stop seeing it. In April\, she swept up 4 gallons of residual salt from a parking lot and began working with it in her studio. Integrating the salt with materials such as cement\, indigo and watercolor\, this series is an invitation into conversations about how to pay attention to salt\, reduce our usage\, and protect the future health of our waterways. \nSeeing Salt | New Artwork by Annie Irene Hejny\nFriday\, Nov. 10\, from 5–10 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov. 11\, from 12–5 p.m.\nCasket Arts Building\, Studio #213\, 681 17th Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413 (map) \n‘Prep for Winter with a Minnesota Water Steward’\nSaturday\, Nov. 11\, at 2 p.m.\nA panel discussion with Q&A about best practices to reduce salt usage.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/seeing-salt/
LOCATION:Casket Arts Building\, 681 17th Avenue NE\, Studio #213\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T090000
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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This MPCA Smart Salting Property Management Certification Training is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. \nLearn 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 use on properties you own or manage. Gain understanding and take a comprehensive look at your winter maintenance strategy to discover possible improvement areas. The training will cover the new chloride requirements in the recently released MS4 permit. \nThe learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats\, polls\, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nManagement-level property managers\nBusiness owners/private contractors\nEnvironmental professionals\nMS4 permit staff\nPublic works directors and local government decision-makers\nPublic and private property owners and managers\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nMore efficient operations – Improve winter maintenance practices on your properties; hear others success. Becoming salt smart allows more time for other tasks.\nSave money – Reduce salt purchases annual infrastructure and vegetation damage costs and more\nSalt and snow storage – Rethink usual habits and reduce chloride runoff from wasted salt\nKnow your legal issues – Discuss managing liability and regulatory requirements\nReduce complaints – Guidance and resources for managing customer and staff expectations\nProtect Minnesota’s valuable water resources – Learn about the permanent environmental impacts of chloride pollution\n\nImagine the benefits your organization could see from reducing salt use on your property! \nTake the online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for 3 years. \nRegistration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device\, but each individual must also be registered. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental & Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/smart-salting-20231114/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T170000
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-of-commissioners-meeting-november-2023/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231221T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T161952Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Flow: Weaving Water Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Weaving Water Workshop exploring our textile connection to the Mississippi Watershed! \nAll My Relations Arts welcomes MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif and featured artist Karen Goulet (White Earth Ojibwe) for an afternoon of weaving\, dyeing with organic indigo\, and sharing our connections to the Mississippi River and to textiles. \nPlay with spinning\, weaving\, and dyeing natural fibers with an organic indigo vat. Learn about the chemistry of organic indigo and dip your creation in an indigo vat to dye it shades of blue. Weave your and others’ blue fibers into community-created fabric that will become part of Karen Goulet and Monique Verdin’s traveling exhibition Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh. Stations will be set up to explore indigo dyeing and weaving on the SAORI loom. \nSaturday\, Jan. 6\, 2024\, 12-3 p.m. No experience is needed. \nRegister\nAttire / COVID Safety / Intergenerational Info\nDress in clothes that may be stained. Masks and aprons are welcome. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. We welcome intergenerational learning! If you are under the age of 16\, you need to be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know if you have any accommodation needs. \nAbout Weaving Water and MWMO\nMWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif brings Weaving Water Workshops to residents across the urban watershed area. She collaborates with community organizations and fellow artists to spark new connections and conversations about our relationships to the Mississippi River and its vast watershed\, the fourth largest watershed in the world! \nWeaving Water Workshops reconnect us to the water flowing outside and the histories of cloth making flowing within us. We all descend from ancestors who created cloth for function and beauty with the help of local water sources. Textile skills of spinning\, weaving and dyeing with natural plant dyes have flowed from one generation to another for over 5\,000 years. How can these creative traditions inspire us to care for the River today? \nLearn more about Weaving Water.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/creative-flow/
LOCATION:All My Relations Gallery\, 1414 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T170000
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-jan-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231228T164628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170115Z
UID:7475-1710255600-1710262800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-mar-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20240221T185409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T150104Z
UID:7593-1712822400-1712842200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Certification Training (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:This Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summer turfgrass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This online training is about 5 hours long\, plus a short test. \nThe learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach class online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats\, polls\, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification. \nWho should participate?\n\nPrivate/public park\nCemetery\, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals\nProperty managers writing contracts\nTurf care product distributors\n\nTopics covered:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface & groundwater\nLife cycle of turf/weeds and appropriate control practices\nSoil testing and fertilizer selection/application\nPesticide application tips\nEquipment calibration and maintenance\nEfficient and effective irrigation\nEquipment calibration & improved mowing techniques\nLegal issues\nIn-field reference materials\n\nTake the online test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Turfgrass training webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for five years. \nRegistration is required. There is no limit on number of participants watching from the same device\, but each individual must also be registered by registering as a group which allows you to submit each person’s information. \nRegister Here\nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-turfgrass-march-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Summer Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231228T165025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170151Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-may-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231228T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170228Z
UID:7477-1720537200-1720544400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-jul-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231228T165616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170311Z
UID:7478-1725980400-1725987600@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-sept-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20240827T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180540Z
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SUMMARY:Net-Making Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:Come explore net-making as both fiber art and performance practice. Learn the methods and materials used in commercial and recreational fishing along the Gulf Coast\, and explore ways to expand on the counting\, handwork\, postures\, rhythms\, and gestures of tying knots and weaving that go into this disappearing practice. \nUsing tools from her performance practice\, artist Victoria Bradford Styrbicki will lead participants through improvisation and iteration\, learning basic tasks like loading the net needle and tying the cinch knot to experimenting with mesh sizes and dip techniques. The workshop will be a laboratory\, or a site that together we should approach with a spirit of experimentation\, with a spirit of trial and error\, even of play\, and\, insistently\, of humor—that is\, the ability to laugh at ourselves and find joy in what we come upon even as we begin to take ourselves too seriously. \nParticipants will go away with the net they create during the workshop as well as a spool of twine and a net needle for future experimentation and practice. \nRegistration is required. Register here. \nLearn More: Network: A River Connected
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/net-making-laboratory/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231228T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170356Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-nov-2024/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20231010T134556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T145341Z
UID:7418-1731517200-1731519000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Fund Grants Information Session- Nov. 13
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a project idea to improve water quality and habitat in your community? The MWMO has Action\, Planning and Community Grants open for application. Learn how to apply for a grant from the MWMO’s Stewardship Fund and determine which grant best fits your project ideas. \nJoin us for this free information session\, where you can find out more about the grant program\, network with others and ask questions. All grant applications are due December 13\, 2024. Visit our Stewardship Fund page for more information. \nSchedule\n5:00 p.m. — Introductions\n5:05 p.m. — Stormwater and the Community\n5:15 p.m. — Grant Program Information\, Updates and Application Details\n5:25 p.m. — Get answers to your specific questions\, Meet with other interested applicants \nZoom Meeting Registration\nTo register for this meeting\, please use the link below: \nRegister\nNot able to join us? Reach out to Adam at aflett@mwmo.org to connect on your project idea.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/stewardship-fund-grants-information-session-nov-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action Grants,Community Grants,Planning Grants,Stewardship Fund
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20241107T170211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T170828Z
UID:8104-1736866800-1736874000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-jan-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20240202T143109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T143438Z
UID:7572-1738404000-1738411200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Art and Science on the River: Salt
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the impacts of salt on the Mississippi River and the surrounding watershed. Did you know that one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water and salt makes freshwater uninhabitable for many aquatic species? \nArtists Kimberly Boustead and Annie Hejny will lead an art-making activity centered around the interaction of salt and water. MWMO staff member Abby Moore will share information about salt pollution in the river and best practices to prevent it. \nParticipants can take home some interesting salt art as well as tips to share with friends and neighbors for reducing salt use and protecting the river. \nRegistration required. \nRegister\nLearn More\n\nArt and Science on the River Workshop Series
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/art-science-salt/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20240202T144117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T145014Z
UID:7575-1741428000-1741437000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Art and Science on the River: Buckthorn
DESCRIPTION:Participants will gather around a fire to make buckthorn charcoal from buckthorn branches harvested from the banks of the Mississippi River. They can sip on hot beverages while learning about buckthorn and the river from ecologist Alex Roth. \nArtist Kimberly Boustead will show participants how to draw with the buckthorn charcoal and then give some options for drawing projects. Participants will leave with their own buckthorn charcoal\, their drawings\, and new knowledge to share with others. \nThis workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO and Friends of the Mississippi River. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nRegister\nLearn More\n\nArt and Science on the River Workshop Series
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/art-science-buckthorn-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20241107T170520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T170820Z
UID:8105-1741705200-1741712400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-mar-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250317T192356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T192356Z
UID:8304-1742641200-1742648400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Cold Press Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introduction to the cool side of the Fire Press Library process. The Cold Press Workshop uses ink stamps to produce beautiful hand-printed postcards\, art prints\, and seed packets. We’ll supply native plant seeds free of charge\, enabling you to pair your artwork with tangible reminders of local biodiversity. Learn traditional stamping techniques\, explore the Fire Press Library’s collections\, and connect with other nature enthusiasts.\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required.\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/cold-press-workshop/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MWMO - Abby Moore":MAILTO:amoore@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250324T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T192902Z
UID:8315-1743093000-1743100200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:LTER Ramble on Salt
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever stopped to think about salt? Like\, really think about it? Sure\, it makes french fries delicious\, but did you know it’s also sneaking into our freshwater lakes and rivers\, changing ecosystems in ways that are kind of a big deal? \nThat’s why MSP_LTER (Minneapolis-St. Paul Long-Term Ecological Research Program) is hosting the Ramble on Salt—a casual\, nerdy\, hands-on gathering where scientists\, artists\, and local community members come together to talk about how salt is affecting urban watersheds in the Twin Cities. \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nCreate letterpress postcards inspired by environmental themes\nEngage with interactive maps that highlight salt’s impact on local waterways\nSpeak with freshwater ecologists\, watershed managers\, and salt practitioners\n\nWhether you’re a scientist\, artist\, policymaker\, or simply curious about the health of our urban waters\, we welcome you to join the conversation. Together\, we can explore ways to balance winter safety with sustainable water management.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/lter-ramble-on-salt/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MWMO - Abby Moore":MAILTO:amoore@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250219T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184728Z
UID:8270-1743667200-1743688800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) summer turfgrass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance that can save you money while protecting our valued lakes and streams. This in-person training is about 6 hours long\, plus a short test. \nWho should participate? \n\nPrivate/public park\nCemetery\, city and/or school grounds maintenance professionals\nProperty managers writing contracts\nTurf care product distributors\n\nTopics covered: \n\nEnvironmental impacts of common turf BMPs to surface & groundwater\nLife cycle of turf/weeds and appropriate control practices\nSoil testing and fertilizer selection/application\nPesticide application tips\nEquipment calibration and maintenance\nEfficient and effective irrigation\nEquipment calibration & improved mowing techniques\nLegal issues\nIn-field reference materials\n\nTake the test at the end of training to get certified and be listed on the MPCA Turfgrass training webpage. Certificates are sent to Minnesota participants only and are valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided \nRegistration \n  \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nFunding for these trainings is provided by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, and MPCA Smart Salting Training Program through the Clean Water Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-turfgrass-maintenance-certification-training/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250409T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T171935Z
UID:8325-1744452000-1744466400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Kasota Ponds Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers pick up trash during the Kasota Ponds Clean Up. \n📅 Saturday\, April 12 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.\n☔ Rain Date: Sunday\, April 27 \nCome help out at one of the smallest (and most beloved) wetland habitats in the Twin Cities. The Kasota Ponds in St. Paul are tucked in the industrial corridor of St. Anthony Park\, and while they may be small\, they’re mighty important. \nThese ponds are the only wetlands in the MWMO watershed\, and they face ongoing threats from road runoff and illegal dumping. Volunteers are needed to help clear debris and restore habitat health. Staff from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization will be on hand to answer your questions about water quality\, wildlife\, and how wetlands keep our cities resilient. \nHosted by the St. Anthony Park Community Council\, this cleanup is a great way to get outside\, meet your neighbors\, and make a visible difference in a single afternoon. Gloves and bags provided.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/kasota-ponds-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:Meet at NAPA Auto Parts (2530 Kasota Ave)\, 2530 Kasota Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20240202T145737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T144008Z
UID:7577-1745056800-1745065800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Art and Science on the River: Carp
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will start with an informative presentation from a Colleen O’Connor Toberman\, a local expert on carp in the Mississippi River. \nArtist Kimberly Boustead will demonstrate carp printing with a few different types of carp and then participants will have time to try their hand at carp printing\, carp-inspired drawing and creative writing. \nWalk away from this workshop with art to share and a better understanding of the impacts of invasive carp on river ecosystems and what can be done to manage them. \nThis workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO and Friends of the Mississippi River. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nRegistration coming soon. \nLearn More\n\nArt and Science on the River Workshop Series
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/art-science-carp-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250317T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T202452Z
UID:8309-1746885600-1746896400@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Hot Press Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come check out a new series of MWMO inspired cast metal brands. During the Hot Press Workshop\, you’ll learn to use cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library (FPL) to permanently burn intricate images into reclaimed wood and upcycled leather scraps. Under guided instruction\, participants will craft their own garden markers\, patches\, and unique prints.   This event is free\, but registration is required.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/hot-press-workshop/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MWMO - Abby Moore":MAILTO:amoore@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20241107T170753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T170753Z
UID:8106-1747148400-1747155600@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-may-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250430T194911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T142457Z
UID:8341-1747476000-1747501200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Doors Open Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:​Join us on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free\, citywide event—organized by the nonprofit Rethos—offers behind-the-scenes access to dozens of iconic and unique sites across Minneapolis. We’re proud to be part of this celebration of the city’s architecture\, history\, and innovation.​ \nExplore Our Living Laboratory\nAt the MWMO\, you’ll discover how green infrastructure\, public art\, and innovative stormwater features come together to protect water quality and connect our community to the Mississippi River. Our Stormwater Park and Learning Center is a living laboratory where science\, sustainability\, and design intersect.​ \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\nGuided Tours: Explore our innovative facility and learn how we manage stormwater on-site using green roofs\, rain gardens\, permeable pavers\, and underground filtration systems. \n\n\nInteractive Exhibits: Engage with hands-on displays that explain how stormwater affects the river and what we can do to protect it. \n\n\nPollinator-Friendly Landscaping: See how native plants support biodiversity and help filter runoff before it reaches the river. \n\n\nPublic Art Installations: Discover how art is integrated into our landscape to inspire environmental stewardship. \n\n\nStaff Q&A: Meet our team of scientists\, educators\, and planners who will be on hand to answer your questions about water quality\, habitat restoration\, and community engagement.​​ \n\n\nNo registration is required. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast\, a curious neighbor\, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing\, we welcome you to explore our site and learn how we’re working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River.​ \nFor more information about Doors Open Minneapolis and other participating sites\, visit doorsopenminneapolis.org.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/doors-open-minneapolis/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MWMO - Abby Moore":MAILTO:amoore@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20241107T171425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T171425Z
UID:8107-1751986800-1751994000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-jul-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Board-Meeting-Room.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250814T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T191513Z
UID:8504-1755943200-1755954000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Flower Pounding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of botanical dye-making with artist Winna Bernard in this hands-on workshop exploring the art of flower pounding. Using petals\, stems\, and leaves collected from the gardens at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, participants will gently hammer natural pigments into cotton fabric\, creating vibrant\, one-of-a-kind textile prints.   This event is free\, but registration is required.   \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/flower-pounding-workshop/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250814T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T192028Z
UID:8505-1756548000-1756558800@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Flower Pounding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of botanical dye-making with artist Winna Bernard in this hands-on workshop exploring the art of flower pounding. Using petals\, stems\, and leaves collected from the gardens at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization\, participants will gently hammer natural pigments into cotton fabric\, creating vibrant\, one-of-a-kind textile prints.   This event is free\, but registration is required.   \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/flower-pounding-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20241107T171657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T171657Z
UID:8109-1757430000-1757437200@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Regularly scheduled meeting of the MWMO Board of Commissioners. Agenda and meeting documents will be available within one week of meeting date. \nView the Board Meeting Packet \nAttendees are encouraged to review our updated COVID-19 safety guidelines.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/board-meeting-sept-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Board-Meeting-Room.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160134
CREATED:20250903T151855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T151855Z
UID:8278-1759219200-1759239000@www.mwmo.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification Training
DESCRIPTION: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 environment. \nRegistration \nWho should attend:\n\nCity\, county\, or state plow drivers\nPrivate winter maintenance contractors and staff\nThose who supervise winter maintenance professionals\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nPlowing and physical removal\nCalculating application rates\nEquipment calibration\nUse real-time weather condition information more efficiently\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nCustomer and staff educational resources\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Roads Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years. \nThis is an in-person training and lunch will be provided. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us \nThis training is hosted by Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the MPCA Chloride Reduction program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mpca-smart-salting-for-roads-certification-training/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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