Minnesota Congress of Parents & Teachers

The I-35W Solutions Alliance, established in 1989, is a collaborative effort among multiple jurisdictions along the I-35W corridor in the Twin Cities, aimed at enhancing a robust multimodal transportation system. Its member cities include Bloomington, Burnsville, Elko New Market, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Richfield, Savage, and surrounding counties, working together to address key transportation issues and trends affecting the region. Through partnerships with agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, MetroTransit, and the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, the Alliance focuses on funding, planning, and implementing crucial transit and highway interchange projects. It aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and enable effective communication with the community while adapting to demographic changes and increasing demands for transportation options. Generated from the website

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) is a local government unit in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to protecting and improving water quality, habitat, and natural resources in an urban watershed that drains directly into the Mississippi River. As one of approximately three dozen watershed organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the MWMO collaborates to enhance water quality and habitat in the urban watershed. Through various initiatives such as capital project grants, stewardship fund grants, and community grants, the MWMO engages the community in activities like adopt-a-drain programs, community cleanups, and volunteer opportunities to promote environmental stewardship and prevent water pollution. With a focus on watershed and stormwater basics, the MWMO works towards a sustainable future for the Mississippi River and its surrounding areas. Generated from the website

Environmental Initiative, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaborative solutions to environmental challenges in Minnesota. Through partnerships with various stakeholders, they work on projects ranging from clean air initiatives to environmental justice programs. The organization hosts events such as the annual Environmental Initiative Awards to celebrate environmental changemakers and offers tools and guides to support conservation efforts in agriculture. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Environmental Initiative plays a vital role in promoting a healthy environment for all. Generated from the website