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May 29, 2026

National Mississippi River Day Returns June 2 with Record Participation Across the River Basin

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MWMO staff in high-visibility vests taking samples from a storm drain underneath a tree trench in Hoyer Heights.

Rain Gardens Are Soft Infrastructure Doing Hard Work

Some areas saw over six inches of rain in just one day last weekend. All that water has to go somewhere, making rain gardens more important than ever.
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Community members flower pounding natural pigment onto fabric at a workshop

MWMO Newsletter — July 2025 — Growing Smarter Edition 🌱

In This Issue: The More It Rains, the More We Learn, New Art Exhibit: Botanical Impressions arrives at MWMO, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Installation of two large underground infiltration chambers at Sylvan Hills Park

What is a Feasibility Study?

Put simply, a feasibility study is an assessment of whether a project is possible and worthwhile based on a variety of factors. To ensure the best outcome from our work, […]
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Mississippi River Green Team planting native species at Columbia Golf Course

MWMO Newsletter — June 2025 — Groundwork Edition 🛠️

In This Issue: What is a Feasibility Study?, Construction at Sylvan Hills Park, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Aerial view of St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge.

Minneapolis City Council to Commemorate First Ever National Mississippi River Day

MINNEAPOLIS — Communities up and down the length of the Mississippi celebrated the first ever National Mississippi River Day on June 2, kicking off the River Days of Action (June […]
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MWMO Staff Paddling the Mississippi River

MWMO Newsletter — May 2025 — Paddle into Summer Edition 🛶

In This Issue: Celebrate Mississippi River Day, Join the Paddling Opener, Explore the New River Hub at Graco Park, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Double-Crested Cormorant

MWMO Newsletter — April 2025 — Spring into Action Edition 🌼

In This Issue: Native Plant Sales, Community Cleanups, Spring Yard Care Tips, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Community Members at the Kasota Ponds Clean Up

MWMO Newsletter — March 2025 — Countdown to Earth Day Edition 🌏💧

In This Issue: Countdown to Earth Day, Adopt-A-Drain Challenge, Kasota Ponds Cleanup, Native Plant Workshops, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter
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Construction Work at Upper Harbor Terminal

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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