River Hub: News from the Minneapolis Riverfront
Our weekly digest of news relating to the Minneapolis Riverfront, in collaboration with The Great River Coalition:
WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2020
Park commissioners push back on idea for ‘promenade’ over St. Anthony Falls
A Hennepin County official has a dramatic plan to elevate the region’s status for architecture: a wishbone-shaped walkway above the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.
Solution for a scourge? University of Minnesota scientist is progressing with carp-killer tool
DNA-altering project is gaining attention as potential advance against invasive carp.
My internship highlight: Planting hundreds of native trees on a tiny metro river island
Being an intern at FMR comes with many perks. One is being able to participate in volunteer habitat restoration outings.
Volunteers-In-Park: Sue
Meet Sue, a volunteer at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Sunday Deadline: Job Openings at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Applications for summer internships are due by March 15.