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Request for Professional Services for 2023–2024

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) uses outside consultants to provide professional services in a number of areas, including but not limited to: Auditing, Communications, Design and Engineering, Legal and Planning. Firms interested in providing services to the MWMO for...

January 1, 2019

Weather creates hazards on Minnesota roads and Twin Cities sidewalks

Star Tribune - Dec. 31, 2018

Stubborn ice can be removed with a scraper or chisel, available at most hardware stores, according to a tweet from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
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January 1, 2019

You Can Skip The Salt And Scrape Off Sidewalk Ice Monday

Patch.com - Dec. 31, 2018

... conditions are warming enough where the use of salt isn't necessary, according to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization...
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December 4, 2018

Fridley council approves smart salting grant agreement

Fridley Sun Focus - Dec. 4, 2018

The Fridley City Council unanimously approved a capital project grant agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for smart salting best management practices during the Nov. 13 meeting.
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November 1, 2018

Cemstone recognized for environmental excellence

Albert Lea Tribune - Nov. 1, 2018

The rainwater harvesting system, installed through a partnership with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, allows rainwater to be used in place of potable water in the batching of new concrete.
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October 23, 2018

Volunteers Assist with Nicollet Island Restoration Work

Mill City Times - Oct. 23, 2018

Over 25 volunteers recently dug in to help restore habitat on Nicollet Island. As part of a new multi-year restoration of natural areas on the islands northern half, the volunteers planted 90 trees and shrubs and over 400 wildflowers, sedges and grasses on Saturday, October 13.
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October 18, 2018

New exhibit at UMN highlights impact of water in Minnesota

The Minnesota Daily - Oct. 18, 2018

Water researchers at the University of Minnesota are increasing collaboration with community partners in light of a new exhibit on water resources hosted by the University.
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August 21, 2018

Organization restoring Nicollet Island habitat

Southwest Journal - August 21, 2018

The Friends of the Mississippi River is working to restore native prairie and forest and remove invasive species on Nicollet Island. The organization is planning to improve habitat on more than 7 acres of open space and natural area on the 48-acre island, according to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, which is funding the project.
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July 27, 2018

Top Projects of 2017: Hawthorne EcoVillage Apartments

Finance and Commerce - July 27, 2018

…Working with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Project for Pride in Living created a sophisticated stormwater-management system using rain gardens and an underground storage system.…
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Paddlers at Share the River Nordeast 2017.
May 2, 2018

Third Annual ‘Share the River Nordeast’ Scheduled for June 27

MWMO News Release - May 2, 2018

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