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August 31, 2026

MWMO Newsletter — August 2026 — Planting for Fall Edition

In This Issue: Fall Planting Tips, Green Team's 19th Year, New Exhibits, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter ...

St. Boniface Church landscape design rendering (Credit: Northeast Landscape Office)

MWMO Awards Grant to St. Boniface Church

Minneapolis Stormwater Project will Help Protect the Mississippi River MAY 17, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) has awarded a $260,000 grant to St. Boniface […]
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Spring Maintenance for Native Plants: Prime Your Native Garden for a Successful Growing Season

Planting some native perennials in your garden is a great way to support a healthy local ecosystem. Whether in a rain garden, a raised bed, or part of a formal […]
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MWMO Newsletter — April 2024 — Earth Day Edition 🌎

In this Issue: MWMO Spring Guide, Sustainable Yards Podcast, Spring Yard Care Tips, Warm Winter Impacts, and More Read the Newsletter
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MWMO Newsletter – March 2024 – Gearing Up for Spring 🌻🌱

In This Issue: Early Spring Yard Care, River of Ideas Podcast Launch, Summer Project Preview, Kasota Ponds Cleanup, Return of the Herons Read the Newsletter
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Close-up of blue flag iris in a stormwater basin.

MWMO Announces $2.1 Million in Grant Awards

New Green Infrastructure Projects Planned for Fridley and Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — A slate of new MWMO grant awards will fund a variety of green infrastructure projects, including regional stormwater treatment […]
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MWMO Newsletter – February 2024 – The Salt Issue 🧂

In This Issue: Stopping Over-Salting, Job Opportunities at MWMO, and Upcoming Events Read the Newsletter
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MWMO Newsletter – January 2024 – How Clean is the Mississippi River? 🐟

In This Issue: River water quality, winter garden prep, professional land care training and MWMO staff updates Read the Newsletter
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Is Water Quality Improving in the Mississippi River?

“How clean is the Mississippi River?” It’s one of the most common questions we receive at the MWMO, and a deceptively tricky one. The answer depends — on the day, […]
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Free bags of salt alternative available for de-icing to keep salt from water

Two Minneapolis neighborhoods are teaming up to reduce the amount of salt that makes it into our waters this winter with the help of free bags of an alternative option… […]
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