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August 31, 2026

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
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Asters and bees

Habitat at Home: Late Summer and Fall Native Plantings

Adding plants to your yard or garden doesn’t need to be just a spring thing. While April, May, and June are widely known to be a kick-off party for planting, […]
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Connie Buesgens

Meet the Commissioners: Connie Buesgens (Columbia Heights and Hilltop)

Growing up in rural Carver County, Connie Buesgens watched as suburban sprawl gradually turned the peaceful natural areas she loved into roads and housing. The experience led to a lifelong […]
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Aerial view of Upper Harbor Terminal.

MWMO Newsletter – July 2022 – News, Project Updates, Lawn Care Tips, Meet the Commissioners, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Planning Grant Awards, Stewardship Fund Grant Increase, Personal Watersheds Art Exhibit
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MWMO Commissioner Becka Thompson

Meet the Commissioners: Becka Thompson (Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board)

Becka Thompson might be new to the MWMO, but she knows water. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioner and new MWMO board member was born and raised in Minneapolis […]
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A cyclist riding past native plantings along the Midtown Greenway.

MWMO Newsletter – June 2022 – News, Project Updates, Lawn Care Tips, Meet the Commissioners, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Allina Health Pollinator Habitat, LaTrisha Vetaw, Eco-Friendly Lawn Care, River Sampling Video and More
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MWMO Commissioner Randy Stille

Meet the Commissioners: Vice-Chair Randy Stille (St. Anthony Village)

Randy Stille says people who live in St. Anthony Village are often surprised to learn about his involvement in local government. That doesn’t bother the long-time resident and former city […]
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MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich

MWMO Welcomes Kevin Reich as New Executive Director

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Replaces Doug Snyder as Top MWMO Staffer (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that Kevin Reich is the MWMO’s […]
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A Monarch butterfly on a blazing star plant.

MWMO Newsletter – April 2022 – Spring Guide, News, Earth Day Events, Staff Updates and More

In This Issue: Earth Day, Native Plant Sales, Meet the Commissioners, Staff Changes and More
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First-person view from a Paddle Share kayak, with downtown Minneapolis in the background.

Meet the Mississippi: Four Fun Ways to Experience the River this Summer

If you live in the Twin Cities and haven’t spent time up close and personal with the Mississippi River, you’re missing out. It’s hard to think of another major metro […]
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