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June 04, 2025

Minneapolis City Council to Commemorate First Ever National Mississippi River Day

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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
June 3, 2025

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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
May 2, 2025

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Asters and bees

Plant Sales, Cleanups, and Workshops: Your Guide to a Greener Spring

Spring is here, and your yard (and your community) are ready for a refresh. Whether you’re dreaming of a pollinator-friendly garden, adding a rain barrel, or finally planting that tree, […]
April 9, 2025
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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
April 4, 2025

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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
March 10, 2025

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Smart Salting with a 12 oz mug

MWMO Newsletter — January 2025 — Salt Edition 🧂🌊

In This Issue: Reducing Salt Pollution, New Art Exhibit: Filter Effect, MWMO Employment & Internship Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter  
January 31, 2025

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Winter aerial view of the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis.

MWMO Newsletter — December 2024 — Watershed Wrapped Edition 🤝💧

In This Issue: 2024 at a Glance, River of Ideas Podcast, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
December 31, 2024

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Hennepin County Snow Plow

Can Pickle Juice Save Our Roads and Waters? Exploring Brine Use in Winter Road Maintenance 

When winter grips Minnesota, icy roads pose serious safety risks. From car crashes to slowed commutes, slippery streets affect everyone’s safety and mobility. To combat slippery streets, road maintenance teams […]
December 2, 2024
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Oversalting in Downtown Minneapolis

MWMO Newsletter — November 2024 — Grateful for Clean Water Edition 🌊🦃

In This Issue: Salt Season, Northrup Kind Groundbreaking, Stewards Reviving Raingardens, Upcoming Events and More Read the Newsletter
November 27, 2024

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