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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart for Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training
DESCRIPTION: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 to help you reduce your salt use. \nRegistration\nWho should attend?\n\nHands-on public or private winter maintenance staff\nThose who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff\nPrivate contractors\nThose who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nEnvironmental impacts of chloride\nEquipment calibration\nUsing weather condition info more efficiently\nApplication rates\nPlowing and physical removal\nBMPs for storing materials\nDe-icing and anti-icing\nRegulatory issues and managing liability\nCustomer and staff educational resources\nSuccess stories\n\nThe MPCA Smart Salting for Parking lots & Sidewalks 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. Lunch will be served. \nTraining questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program: smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us. \nThis training is hosted by the 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-for-parking-lots-sidewalks-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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SUMMARY:MPCA Smart 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/mpca-smart-for-property-management-certification-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Winter Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 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-nov-2025/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
CREATED:20260112T213428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T213428Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - January 2026
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-january-2026/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T202139Z
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SUMMARY:Salts and Sweets
DESCRIPTION:Salt keeps sidewalks safe in winter\, but it doesn’t stop at the curb. Once the snow melts\, that salt moves into our rivers and lakes\, where it can quietly cause real harm. Salts & Sweets is a low-pressure\, drop-in event where you can learn how winter salt affects water quality and what actually works to reduce excess salt without sacrificing safety. \nStop by to explore MWMO’s smart salting exhibit\, ask curious questions\, and pick up practical tips you can use right away. There will be conversations with staff\, simple take-home ideas\, and a few limited Salt Smart mugs and traction grit available while supplies last. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile—either way\, you’ll leave knowing more than you did when you arrived (and maybe a little less salty). \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/salts-and-sweets/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:Still Moving Exhibit Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Still Moving and meet artist Tracy Walsh while you explore her photographs and enjoy light refreshments. \nStill Moving is a photography-based exhibition that explores the relationship between mental health\, water\, and seasonal cycles through imagery rooted in the natural world. Drawing parallels between the movement of the Mississippi River and the inner landscapes of the human mind\, the project invites viewers to slow down\, reflect\, and recognize that stillness is not an absence of motion but an active and necessary state of rest. \nThe exhibition unfolds in four sections — Pause\, Within\, Confluence\, and Return — inviting visitors to move through the work in a way that echoes the flow of a river and the rhythm of seasonal change. Through frozen botanicals\, macro studies\, double exposures\, and layered interior and exterior compositions\, the photographs reflect both watershed processes and lived emotional experience\, especially during winter months in northern climates. \nBy encouraging reflection\, creative engagement\, and sensory awareness\, Still Moving offers a gentle way to navigate the winter blues and reconnect with the quiet resilience present in both our rivers and ourselves. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/still-moving-exhibit-open-house/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
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SUMMARY:Still Moving Sound Bath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided sound bath experience that invites you to connect with the mind and the river\, beginning with a pause that invites stillness and listening. The human body is made of nearly 60% water\, mirroring the river’s own flowing nature. In this session\, you’ll be guided into stillness\, turning your attention inward to notice subtle movement\, breath\, and rhythm. \nThe river’s flow creates sound as water meets rock. The crystal singing bowls\, formed from earth\, stone\, and crystal\, carry these same elemental origins. As their tones fill the space\, gentle vibrations move through the body\, bringing inner and outer waters into into confluence\, resonating through the body. In this shared sound and stillness\, we return to a natural rhythm\, remembering a sense of presence that has always been there. \nThis immersive workshop offers a moment of rest\, reflection\, and sensory connection that encourages you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with both yourself and the river. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/still-moving-sound-bath-workshop/
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:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
CREATED:20260304T210414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T210414Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 2026
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-march-2026/
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:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
CREATED:20260227T152423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T152423Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Musings March Workshop: Impact of Warming Winters
DESCRIPTION:This workshop kicks off Mississippi Musings\, a new MWMO workshop series exploring the Mississippi River through science\, storytelling\, and art. Inspired by Sacred Water\, Shared Future\, this year-long series invites community members to connect more deeply with the river and its future. \nDid you know that Minnesota’s winters are warming faster than our summer months?  Come learn about the impacts of warming winters on the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed. \nAt this opening session\, Jothsna Harris\, founder of Change Narrative\, will be both expert and storyteller at this month’s workshop.  Jothsna Harris implements climate change programs that are rooted in community and centered on personal stories. \nArtist Kimberly Boustead will lead participants through a collaborative art project consisting of personalized squares depicting a healthy Mississippi River.  Participants will learn simple stitches and applique to adorn their squares with botanical dyed stitching and wool elements. \nThis workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO; Minneapolis artist\, Kimberly Boustead; and Jothsna Harris\, founder of Change Narrative. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mississippi-musings-march-workshop-impact-of-warming-winters/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T173252Z
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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-2/
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:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
CREATED:20260219T150510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T150510Z
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SUMMARY:Still Moving Sound Bath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided sound bath experience that invites you to connect with the mind and the river\, beginning with a pause that invites stillness and listening. The human body is made of nearly 60% water\, mirroring the river’s own flowing nature. In this session\, you’ll be guided into stillness\, turning your attention inward to notice subtle movement\, breath\, and rhythm. \nThe river’s flow creates sound as water meets rock. The crystal singing bowls\, formed from earth\, stone\, and crystal\, carry these same elemental origins. As their tones fill the space\, gentle vibrations move through the body\, bringing inner and outer waters into into confluence\, resonating through the body. In this shared sound and stillness\, we return to a natural rhythm\, remembering a sense of presence that has always been there. \nThis immersive workshop offers a moment of rest\, reflection\, and sensory connection that encourages you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with both yourself and the river. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/still-moving-sound-bath-workshop-2/
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:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Musings April Workshop: Restoration\, Conservation\, and Mending
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18 at 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nJoin us for a morning of interactive art and science at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, where we will learn about the impacts of restoration efforts along the Mississippi River. \nFollowing an informative presentation by the director of conservation at Friends of the Mississippi River\, Dr. Alex Roth\, local poet\, Moheb Soliman\, will share his experience with the recent reconstruction of Hall’s Island. \nArtist Kimberly Boustead will lead participants through a collaborative art project consisting \nof personalized squares depicting a healthy Mississippi River.  Participants will learn simple stitches and applique to adorn their squares with botanical dyed stitching and wool elements. \nThis workshop is a collaborative effort between the MWMO; Minneapolis artist\, Kimberly Boustead; and Friends of the Mississippi River. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/mississippi-musings-april-workshop-restoration-conservation-and-mending/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
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SUMMARY:Ripples Book Launch with author\, Katie Yamasaki
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time\, kid activities & book signing. \n\n\n\n\nJoin author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book\, Ripples! The event will include a short talk from Katie and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips of what you can do to keep our Mississippi River clean\, along with kid-friendly activities\, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). \nRipples follows a young girl and her Aunty as they set sail on their river raft\, along the way passing friends and families engaged in caring for one another ― sharing food\, tending wounds\, and telling stories ― who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river. Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book is a nuanced\, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric\, eye-catching illustrations\, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it for each other and for the world around us. \nKatie Yamasaki\, Photo Courtesy of Michael Cheung\nKatie Yamasaki is an award winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. She has painted over 90 walls around the world\, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Her picture book work explores similar themes for young readers. Her titles include: Shapes\, Lines\, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey; Dad Bakes; Everything Naomi Loved; When the Cousins Came; God’s Big Plan; Fish for Jimmy; and Place Hand Here.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/ripples-book-launch-with-author-katie-yamasaki/
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:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142840
CREATED:20260403T171126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171126Z
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SUMMARY:Share the River Nordeast
DESCRIPTION:After a couple years hiatus\, Share the River Nordeast is back! \nJoin us on Saturday\, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon for a free\, low-stakes way to experience the Mississippi River. No paddling experience\, gear\, or prior knowledge required. Just show up\, hop in a canoe\, and let experienced guides take care of the rest. Canoe rides will be led by guides from Wilderness Inquiry\, with support from National Park Service rangers from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection staff. \nThis event is an easy introduction to the river. You don’t need to be outdoorsy. You don’t need to know how to paddle. You don’t even need to commit to staying the whole time; just drop in anytime during the event window\, take a guided ride\, and see the river from a perspective most people never do. \nAnd while you’re here\, you’ll also get to explore the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center.\, where we’ll have light refreshments and hands-on activities that connect what you just experienced on the water to the bigger picture: how this river works\, why it matters\, and what’s being done to protect it. \nThis is a family-friendly event for all ages (as long as participants weigh at least 30 lbs. to fit provided life jackets)\, and a great way to learn about the river’s ecology\, water quality\, and the plants and animals that call it home\, without it ever feeling like a lecture.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/share-the-river-nordeast/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Share the River
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