Protect it. Pass it on.
Collaborating to Improve Water Quality and Habitat in Our Urban Watershed
What We Do
The MWMO protects water quality, habitat and natural resources in and around the Mississippi Watershed.
The MWMO watershed encompasses 25,309 acres (39.5 square miles) of fully developed urban lands and waters. We partner with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans and reuses stormwater runoff.
River of Ideas Podcast
Check out our official podcast, focused on the big ideas around cleaner water and greener cities.
Weaving Water
Learn about MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif’s ongoing community art project.
Watershed Basics
Learn how stormwater runoff impacts water quality and how watershed organizations help.
Stewardship Fund Grants
Designed to support efforts by the community to protect and improve water quality.
Projects
What We’re Working On
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Metro Transit Bus Garage Stormwater Reuse
A stormwater reuse system captures and treats roof runoff from Metro Transit’s North Loop Garage so it can be used for washing buses.
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37th Avenue Green Infrastructure
A street reconstruction project in Columbia Heights and Minneapolis will include nearly one mile of green stormwater infrastructure along with safety improvements.
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JXTA Campus Stormwater Improvements
Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) is building a redesigned and expanded campus in North Minneapolis featuring a stormwater retention and reuse system as well as native plantings to support habitat creation.
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Graco Park Green Infrastructure
A new riverfront park in Minneapolis will feature enhanced habitat and stormwater features as well as a sidewalk snowmelt system to help protect the Mississippi River.
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Upper Harbor Terminal Shoreline Restoration
A grant to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will fund shoreline and habitat restoration work and a pedestrian overlook at Upper Harbor Terminal.
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Northrup King Campus Stormwater Management and Prairie Habitat
A “stormwater street,” other stormwater management features, and prairie habitat will transform a historic NE Minneapolis campus and help protect the Mississippi River.
MWMO Watershed
Are You in the Mississippi Watershed?
Submit your address to find out if you’re in the MWMO’s watershed.
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