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Minneapolis unveils plans for new public works depot

The LEED-certified project also received a boost with the award of a $550,000 grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, whose focus is on reducing the amount of polluted runoff water reaching the river.

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Restoration work in progress at Olson Island with a paddleboard visible in the bottom of the photo

MWMO Newsletter — July 2026 — River Songs Edition

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MWMO Newsletter — June 2026 — Community Connections Edition 🤝

In This Issue: June Highlights, Rooted in Water, Green Team, Summer Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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National Mississippi River Day Returns June 2 with Record Participation Across the River Basin

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