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July 31, 2026

MWMO Newsletter — July 2026 — River Songs Edition

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In This Issue: Poetry, Affordable Housing, River Art, Staff Updates, Upcoming Events, and More Read the Newsletter ...

A great blue heron in flight.

MWMO Newsletter – March 2023 – Spring Yard Care Resources, Grant Awards, Project Updates and More

In This Issue: Plant Sales, Workshops, Downspout Redirection, New Action Grants, Towerside Award, Art to Change the World and More Read the Newsletter
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Stormwater runoff drains onto grass from a gutter downspout, causing erosion.

How to Reroute Your Gutter Downspouts to Protect Rivers and Lakes (and Your Foundation)

For the environmentally conscious homeowner, there’s no shortage of creative ways to manage stormwater runoff. From rain gardens and rain barrels to French drains, dry wells, and deep-rooted native plants […]
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An aerial view of Nicollet Island and the downtown Minneapolis skyline.

MWMO Awards Action Grants for Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Projects

Restoration Projects Planned for Nicollet Island, Mid-City Industrial (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) is pleased to announce that it has awarded funding for two Action […]
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The Minnesota State Capitol Building.

MWMO Newsletter – February 2023 – News, Education, and Resources from the MWMO

In This Issue: Youth Employment, Chloride Bills Move Forward; Winter and Climate Change; Snow and Ice Tips Read the Newsletter
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Sun dogs over the Mississippi River.

MWMO Newsletter – January 2023 – News, Project Updates Art Exhibits, MWMO Boundary Changes, and More

In This Issue: “Regrowth” Sculpture, New Green Infrastructure Project, Smart Salting Legislation, MWMO Boundary Change and More Read the Newsletter
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Artist Aaron Dysart stands in front of his lighted tree sculpture, Regrowth.

‘Regrowth’ Dancing Tree Sculpture to Help Bring Climate Awareness to the Great Northern Festival

Climate change can be a tricky subject to broach. Do you focus on the science and risk triggering despair and resignation? Or do you talk about solutions and risk glossing […]
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A boulevard tree trench in Northeast Minneapolis.

MWMO Awards Grant for Street Reconstruction Project in Minneapolis and Columbia Heights

Rebuilt 37th Avenue NE to Include Green Stormwater Infrastructure (PDF Version) MINNEAPOLIS — A nearly one-mile-long street reconstruction project on the border of Columbia Heights and Minneapolis will include a […]
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Aerial view of Minneapolis riverfront in winter.

MWMO Newsletter – December 2022 – News, Grant Opportunities, Staff Updates, and More

In This Issue: Adopt-A-Drain, New Staff, Plastic-Free Challenge, Weaving Water Workshop Read the full newsletter
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Aerial view of construction at the Upper Harbor Terminal site.

MWMO Newsletter – November 2022 – News, Events, Project Updates, Meet the Commissioners, and More

In This Issue: Upper Harbor Terminal, Graco Park, Salt Alternatives, Commissioner Mike Lukes, Grant Application Deadlines Read the Newsletter
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