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Animal Waste, Road Salt, Lawn Fertilizer Harm Mississippi River

…Issues are seen regularly by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. The MWMO monitors the health of the Mississippi River and the wetlands and lakes in a 40-square mile area around it – from Fridley to St. Paul.

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Aerial view of St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge.

Minneapolis City Council to Commemorate First Ever National Mississippi River Day

(PDF Version)  MINNEAPOLIS — Communities up and down the length of the Mississippi celebrated the first ever National Mississippi River Day on June 2, kicking off the River Days of […]
June 4, 2025
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MWMO Staff Paddling the Mississippi River

MWMO Newsletter — May 2025 — Paddle into Summer Edition 🛶

In This Issue: Celebrate Mississippi River Day, Join the Paddling Opener, Explore the New River Hub at Graco Park, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
June 3, 2025

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MWMO Newsletter — April 2025 — Spring into Action Edition 🌼

In This Issue: Native Plant Sales, Community Cleanups, Spring Yard Care Tips, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
May 2, 2025

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