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MWMO Newsletter — April 2024 — Earth Day Edition 🌎

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January 23, 2019

Columbia Golf Course gets stormwater funds

Northeaster - January 23, 2019

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) will begin to address flooding issues and water quality in Northeast Minneapolis, thanks to $800,000 from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).
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Close-up photo of a girl reading a book. (Shutterstock)
January 10, 2019

Help Your Kids Learn about Protecting Water with these Fun and Colorful Books

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January 3, 2019

Golf course upgrades meant to reduce pollution in Mississippi

KSTP - Jan. 2, 2019

A new project is meant to keep polluted water out of the Mississippi River, and reduce flooding in Northeast Minneapolis and Columbia Heights. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has been awarded $800,000 from the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources...
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January 2, 2019

$800,000 Grant to Help Reduce Pollution in Northeast Minneapolis

MWMO News Release - January 2, 2019

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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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An aerial view of the Mississippi River, with downtown Minneapolis in the background.
December 14, 2018

A Drone’s Eye View of the Watershed

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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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