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April 30, 2026

A New Look for MWMO and a Clearer Path Forward

MWMO has a new look and a clearer way to tell our story. If things look a little different today, you’re not imagining it. You’ll see a refreshed logo, updated visuals, and a more consistent voice across our website, newsletter, social media, and out in the...

Workers installing a stormwater BMP in a Minneapolis street.

MWMO Newsletter – January 2021 – Project Updates, Grant Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More

In This Issue: Construction Progress at Columbia, Grant Opportunities, Winter Yard Care, Training Opportunities and More Read Full Newsletter
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Computer-generated image of a coronavirus.

MWMO COVID-19 Updates

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has implemented the following policies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They have been designed in accordance with state […]
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The Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls at sunset.

MWMO Fall Newsletter – Project Updates, Yard Care Tips, Upcoming Events and More

In this Issue: Draft Plan Update, River Drawdown, Project Updates, Fall Yard Care, Upcoming Events and More Read Full Newsletter
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The MWMO boat cruises on the Mississippi River.

Draft 2021-2031 Watershed Management Plan Now Available for Review

The MWMO has completed the initial draft of its 2021-2031 Watershed Management Plan, which is now available for public review and comment through December 17, 2020. This plan, which is […]
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The Mississippi River near the Stone Arch Bridge during a recent water level drawdown.

People flocked to see the recent drawdown of the Mississippi River. Why can’t the river be like that all the time?

For those who took the time to check it out, a glimpse of a less-engineered Mississippi River was available in Minneapolis last week, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
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A boy sweeping leaves out of a street curb. (Photo: Clean Water Minnesota)

Northeast Adopt-A-Drain Challenge: Storm Drain Saturdays in October

Over the month of October, the Northeast Adopt-A-Drain Challenge will be hosting in-person gatherings to help people sign up to keep storm drains clean across Northeast Minneapolis. Coined “Storm drain […]
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