 Downtown Minneapolis is covered in hard surfaces: streets, sidewalks, rooftops, and parking lots. But which ones generate the most polluted stormwater runoff? A joint research effort between the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the University of Minnesota aims to find out. (Read more)
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 Watershed education can be fun, and local nonprofit East Side Neighborhood Services proved it with their experiential summer day camp, "Water Watch." Learn how East Side turned a group of young people into water stewards with help from an MWMO Mini Grant. (Learn more)
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 Each summer, the MWMO partners with the City of Minneapolis to hire interns to help control polluted runoff from construction sites. Join them for a round of inspections and learn about the challenges they face keeping the streets safe from erosion and other sources of pollution. (Read more)
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 The Towerside District Stormwater System protects the Mississippi River from pollution while providing park space and creating new opportunities for reusing stormwater runoff. Learn about this innovative system and why it represents a new model of sustainable urban design in our new video. (Read more)
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 Our latest group of Master Water Stewards are becoming leaders for clean water, and their capstone projects are helping improve local water quality and habitat. Check out our new video highlights and see how Master Water Stewards are making an impact in the MWMO watershed. (Read more)
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 Beneath the streets of Minneapolis, an old stream bed holds enough sediment to fill 26 semi-trailers, along with more than 2 tons of algae-causing pollutants. Read about our research on the Old Bassett Creek Tunnel and our efforts to remove this pollution and keep it away from the Mississippi River. (Read more)
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Grant Application Deadlines
Don't miss your opportunity to apply for funding for clean water and habitat projects.
Interested in showing your work at MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center? The MWMO is proud to partner with local artists to feature exhibits in our lobby gallery. Our vision for the space is to highlight artists who demonstrate connection with and stewardship of the Mississippi River and its watershed. (Learn more)
The MWMO is pleased to announce a new educational opportunity designed for students in grades 4–8. Our free "Stormwater 101" program allows youth to explore our urban watershed through interactive displays, with the help of a facilitator. (Learn more)
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James Brenner's one-of-a-kind fire and water spectacle is now an exhibit that will be on display at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Don't miss the opening reception this Friday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Learn more)
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Hydro-Illuminata Exhibit - Opening Reception | October 6, 5pm–7pm — See the results of James Brenner's Hydro-Illuminata project and talk to the artist himself.
Info Session - Planning and Action Grants | October 18, Noon–1pm — Learn how to apply for a Planning Grant or Action Grant from the MWMO's Stewardship Fund.
MWMO Board of Commissioners Meeting | November 14, 3pm–5pm — Agenda and documents will be posted within one week of meeting date.
Winter Maintenance for Parking Lots and Sidewalks | November 15, 8am–1:30pm — Free training for winter maintenance professionals. Covers plowing, deicing and more.
Your fall yard care practices can have a big impact on the environment. Even a few simple changes to your fall yard care routine can help protect water quality, including:
- Mulch your leaves instead of raking them
- Sweep or rake leaves out of streets and stormdrains
- Plant new grass over bare spots
- Aerate your lawn instead of fertilizing it
Learn more on our Fall Yard Care page.
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