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March 10, 2025

MWMO Newsletter — February 2025 — Spring Forward Edition 🌱✨

In This Issue: Big Moves for Green Infrastructure, New Art Exhibit: Filter Effect, MWMO Internship Opportunities, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter...

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MWMO Newsletter — January 2025 — Salt Edition 🧂🌊

In This Issue: Reducing Salt Pollution, New Art Exhibit: Filter Effect, MWMO Employment & Internship Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter  
January 31, 2025

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Winter aerial view of the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis.

MWMO Newsletter — December 2024 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

In This Issue: 2024 at a Glance, River of Ideas Podcast, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
December 31, 2024

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Hennepin County Snow Plow

Can Pickle Juice Save Our Roads and Waters? Exploring Brine Use in Winter Road Maintenance 

When winter grips Minnesota, icy roads pose serious safety risks. From car crashes to slowed commutes, slippery streets affect everyone’s safety and mobility. To combat slippery streets, road maintenance teams […]
December 2, 2024
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Oversalting in Downtown Minneapolis

MWMO Newsletter — November 2024 — Grateful for Clean Water Edition 🌊🦃

In This Issue: Salt Season, Northrup Kind Groundbreaking, Stewards Reviving Raingardens, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
November 27, 2024

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Environmental Specialist Eva Hanson closing the MWMO cistern for the winter

MWMO Newsletter — October 2024 — Winterizing the Watershed Edition 🍂❄️

In This Issue: Winterizing Your Rain Barrel, Youth in the Green Workforce, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
October 31, 2024

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Tree leaves turning yellow and orange on the Mississippi River

MWMO Newsletter – September 2024 – Fall Colors Coming Soon🍂

In This Issue: Fall Colors, Graco Park, Visiting ‘A River Connected’ Exhibit, Planning Grant, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
September 30, 2024

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MWMO monitoring team staff conducting water quality testing near the Stone Arch Bridge.

MWMO Newsletter – August 2024 – Fall is in the Air Edition 🍁🍂🍃

In This Issue: Fall Yard Care, Connie Fortin on Low-Salt Design, New Art Exhibit, Job Openings, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
August 30, 2024

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Aerial view of footpaths in MWMO backyard.

MWMO Newsletter – July 2024 – Shovel-Ready Edition 👷‍♂️🚧

In This Issue: MWMO Backyard Renovation, Podcast with Kevin Reich, Opportunity Crossing GSI, Green Team Update and More Read the Newsletter
July 31, 2024

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Groundbreaking ceremony at Upper Harbor Terminal.

MWMO Newsletter — June 2024 — Rain, Rain, Go Away Edition

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal’s Green Future, Lawn Care Tips, River of Ideas Podcast, Salt Symposium and More Read the Newsletter
June 28, 2024

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