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Healthy Lawns for Healthy Water

WEBCutting your turfgrass at a height of 3 inches to 3.5 inches will help retain moisture, trap pollutants and avoid stressing your lawn. Longer grass (but not longer than 3 to 3.5 inches) should be your goal when mowing. Check the decking height on your mower with a ruler or tape measure to make sure you’re in that range.

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Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)

WEBThe MWMO protects water quality, habitat and natural resources in and around the Mississippi Watershed. The MWMO watershed encompasses 25,309 acres (39.5 square …

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Everyday Actions: Simple Things to Prevent Water Pollution

WEBDownload our Protecting Water Quality Together brochure (PDF): English Version | Spanish Version | Somali Version Wondering what you can do to protect water? These simple, …

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Abbott Northwestern Hospital Pollinator Plantings

WEBPlanting Plan (PDF, 1 MB, 1 page) Allina Health added native, pollinator-friendly plantings and educational signage to the grounds of its new transportation hub at Abbott …

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From eyesore to eye-catching, nonprofit’s new parking lot fights

WEBTo some, fixing a worn-out parking lot might not seem an obvious way to strike a blow for environmental justice. But Children’s Dental Services is an organization …

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What I Learned from Paddling the Entire Mississippi River

WEBIn 2014, Paddle Forward completed the Illinois River — from Chicago, Illinois, to Alton, Missouri. In 2015, a crew paddled the Minnesota River, from Big Stone …

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Urban Water Pollutants

WEBIn urban areas (like the MWMO watershed), common pollutants include things like bacteria from animal waste, nutrients from leaves and fertilizer, chloride from road salt, and …

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Meet the Commissioners: Becka Thompson (Minneapolis Park and …

WEBBecka Thompson might be new to the MWMO, but she knows water. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioner and new MWMO board member …

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Join the Minnesota Water Stewards! Be a Leader for Clean Water

WEBThe Minnesota Water Stewards (MWS) certification was developed by Freshwater to provide those interested in protecting and improving water health in their …

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MWMO Awards Funding for Four New Action Grant Projects

WEBMINNEAPOLIS — The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced today that it has awarded four new Action Grants for projects that will help protect water quality and improve habitat in the MWMO watershed. Grantees include Allina Health, Children’s Dental Services, the Kingfield Neighborhood Association, and …

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Ruth Murphy Brings a Lifetime of Community Building to the …

WEBRuth Murphy. Ruth is the youth and family liaison for the Mississippi River Green Team. In that role, she’s helped steward more than 100 young people like Fong …

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Exploring the Plant Ecology of the Mississippi River Gorge with …

WEBIn the video above, conservationist and local advocate Carolyn Carr tells us about the plant ecology of the 35th Street sand flats — a spot that is a local favorite. …

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EcoVillage Apartments makes green living affordable in North

WEBLast month in North Minneapolis, a remarkable new housing complex welcomed its first residents. EcoVillage Apartments offers 75 units of affordable housing …

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NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center

WEB612-746-4978. Email Nancy Stowe. View Bio. An MWMO grant will help the expanding NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center manage stormwater through biofiltration at the …

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MWMO COVID-19 Updates

WEBLast Updated: June 13, 2022 The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has implemented the following policies to help prevent the spread of …

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Art project inspires community to protect the Mississippi River

WEBWhile this grant supported public art to engage residents in connecting with and protecting the Mississippi River and its watershed, the MWMO also partners with …

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Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

WEBMississippi Watershed Management Organization 2522 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-3329 612-746-4970

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Masjid An-Nur 'Eco-Mosque'

WEB612-746-4978. Email Nancy Stowe. View Bio. A redesigned landscape helped transform Masjid An-Nur into an “Eco-Mosque” focused on sustainability and environmental …

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MWMO Welcomes Kevin Reich as New Executive Director

WEBHe has been serving as interim executive director since January, following the retirement of former Executive Director Doug Snyder. MWMO board members voted …

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