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September 30, 2025

MWMO Awards $146,389 in Stewardship Fund Grants and Advances Three Water-Quality Studies

New Green Infrastructure Projects Planned for Fridley and Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) approved a new round of Stewardship Fund Grants totaling $146,389.72 and advanced five water-quality and habitat...

The MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center backyard.

MWMO Awards Funding to Four New Stormwater and Habitat Projects

Grantees Include City of Minneapolis, GMCC, Juxtaposition Arts, and North Loop Neighborhood Association (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) is pleased to announce that it has […]
July 23, 2021
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Northeast wet pond under construction at Columbia Golf Course.

Final Phase of Construction Begins at Columbia Golf Course and Park

The second and final phase of stormwater improvements and habitat construction is ramping up at Columbia Golf Course and Park. From now through the end of the summer, crews will […]
April 23, 2021
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A worker adds buckthorn to a burn pile.

Invasive Species Removal, Controlled Burns Wrap Up at Columbia Golf Course and Park

Habitat restoration work is underway at Columbia Park and the northern part of Columbia Golf Course. Workers from Landbridge Ecological recently finished removing invasive woody species in preparation for native […]
February 11, 2021
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Construction at the rugby field at Columbia Park.

Brush Pile Burns Begin at Columbia Golf Course, Columbia Park Next Week

In the coming weeks, visitors at Columbia Park and skiers at Columbia Golf Course may smell or see smoke from controlled burns of brush piles. The burns are scheduled to begin […]
January 13, 2021
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Aerial view of construction at the Columbia Golf Course.

Project Update: Northern Columbia Golf Course and Park Stormwater BMPs

Construction has begun on stormwater management and habitat improvements on the northern portion of Columbia Golf Course and Columbia Park. New stormsewer pipes, stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and habitat […]
December 10, 2020
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Aerial view of construction at the Columbia Golf Course.

Columbia Golf Course undergoing $7.4 million in drainage work

Columbia Golf Course will dry out better after rain, but it’s going to take some time. The hilly track, owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is undergoing a […]
November 10, 2020

Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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The front of the East Side Storage and Maintenance Facility.

Inside Tour: Environmentally friendly Eastside Maintenance Facility

There’s plenty to discover on the outside of the building at the Eastside Maintenance Facility, from Randy Walker’s “Collection Point” sculpture, to the gardens that handle rain runoff. It’s worth […]
September 23, 2020

Northeaster

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A worker drives a skidloader in the Old Bassett Creek Tunnel.

MWMO Summer Newsletter — Project Updates, News, Yard Care Tips and More

In this Issue: Old Bassett Creek Tunnel Clean-Out, Summer Project Updates, Rain garden Maintenance, Videos, COVID-19 and More Read Full Newsletter
August 5, 2020

GovDelivery

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The underground stormwater infiltration gallery under construction at the City of Minneapolis' East Side Storage and Maintenance Facility.

MWMO and Partners Gear Up for 2020 Green Infrastructure Projects

This year, once again, we at the MWMO are excited to update you on a slate of green infrastructure projects in our watershed. The MWMO and its partners will break […]
April 17, 2020
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