Spring 2018 Updates from Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:43AMExcerpts from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Spring 2018 Newsletter:
Rebuilding Hall’s Island to improve habitat and ecology along the Mississippi River
Urbanization destroyed most of our local wildlife habitat. The Mississippi River corridor is an exception — and we want to protect it. Learn how the reconstruction of Hall's Island represents a milestone in the effort to reclaim the Minneapolis riverfront for people and nature. Read more
New Projects for 2018
The MWMO has a slate of new water quality and habitat projects lined up for 2018. Check out these highlights of upcoming projects and learn more on our website.
East Side Storage and Maintenance Facility
The City of Minneapolis plans to build its new public works facility on a 9-acre site in Northeast Minneapolis. The MWMO will fund a variety of innovative stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for the facility. Read More
Nicollet Island Restoration
A community-led coalition will restore more than 7 acres of natural areas on Nicollet Island. The project will improve habitat and reduce erosion by removing invasive plants and restoring native prairie and forest. Read More
Mill City Commons
Mill City Church is upgrading its shared community meeting space with an innovative, stormwater-friendly landscape. The MWMO funded the design through a Planning Grant and awarded an Action Grant to help pay for the construction. Read More
