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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...

A pile of sand and a pile of traction grit on a table.

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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Traction grit spread out on an icy sidewalk.

Minneapolis neighborhood associations encourage residents to use less or no salt this winter

MINNEAPOLIS — As temperatures drop, ice becomes more of a problem on Minnesota roads and sidewalks. But the salt that we put down is a big pollutant of our waterways, […]
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Aerial view of construction at Graco Park.

MWMO Newsletter – December 2023 – New Year’s Edition 🎉

In This Issue: Transforming the Riverfront, Growing Greener Streets, Embracing Environmental Art, and More Read the Newsletter
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Aerial view of the Lowry Avenue Bridge at sunrise.

MWMO Newsletter – November 2023 — News from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

In This Issue: Greener Streets, Washing Buses with Rainwater, Salt Statistics, Watershed Film and More Read the Newsletter
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Low-angle photo of a pedestrian walking by a boulevard swale at Edison High School.

MWMO Awards Grants to Support Greener Minneapolis Streets

City’s ‘Southside Green Zone’ Focus of New Stormwater Projects (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The MWMO is pleased to announce it has awarded grants for three new stormwater and habitat projects […]
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The Lowry Avenue Bridge with fall colors.

MWMO Newsletter – October 2023 – News from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

In This Issue: Street Sweeping, River History, Staff Updates, Job Opportunities, Community Events and More Read the Newsletter
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Emily Resseger

Emily Resseger Joins MWMO as Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program Manager

(PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Water Management Organization (MWMO) is pleased to announce that Emily Resseger has been selected as the MWMO’s new Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program Manager. […]
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MWMO citizen advisors in February 2018.

MWMO Seeking Members for Citizen Advisory Committee

Many of our approaches to improving water quality and habitat develop from the insights and experiences of our communities. Creating space for input from local residents, workers, and community members […]
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Volunteers planting native perennials along the Mississippi River at sunset.

MWMO Newsletter – September 2023 – News, Yard Care Tips and Upcoming Events

In This Issue: Volunteer Habitat Restoration Project, Leaf Litter Tips, Fall Blooms, Smart Salting and Minnesota Water Stewards Read the Newsletter
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