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A community member kneels in a wooded area, using a hand trowel to plant small plants in the soil during a fall planting event.

MWMO Newsletter — August 2026 — Planting for Fall Edition

In This Issue: Fall Planting Tips, Green Team's 19th Year, New Exhibits, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Restoration work in progress at Olson Island with a paddleboard visible in the bottom of the photo

MWMO Newsletter — July 2026 — River Songs Edition

In This Issue: Poetry, Affordable Housing, River Art, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Andrea Jenkins speaking with community member after her poem reading

MWMO Newsletter — June 2026 — Community Connections Edition 🤝

In This Issue: June Highlights, Rooted in Water, Green Team, Summer Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Aerial view of the MWMO campus at sunrise.

National Mississippi River Day Returns June 2 with Record Participation Across the River Basin

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An aerial view of Graco park and Hall's Island on the Mississippi River with the Minneapolis skyline in the back

MWMO Newsletter — May 2026 — River Connections Edition

In This Issue: National Mississippi River Day, One Southside and Ole Olson Openings, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter    
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2026 MWMO Logo over an image of a boat on the Mississippi River

A New Look for MWMO and a Clearer Path Forward

MWMO has a new look and a clearer way to tell our story. If things look a little different today, you’re not imagining it. You’ll see a refreshed logo, updated […]
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MWMO logomark depicting a bridge that looks like the letter M over two waves depicting water in black over a blue background

MWMO Newsletter — April 2026 — A New Look, A Clearer Story Edition

In This Issue: A New Look for MWMO, Sullivan Lake Study, 2026 Annual Report, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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MWMO Newsletter — March 2026 — Earth Day Momentum Edition 🌎

    In This Issue: Get Involved on Earth Day, Return of the Elm Tree Story Booth at MWMO, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter    
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Asters and bees

Plant Sales, Cleanups, and Workshops: Your Guide to a Greener Spring

Spring is here, and your yard (and your community) are ready for a refresh. Whether you’re dreaming of a pollinator-friendly garden, adding a rain barrel, or finally planting that tree, […]
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