River of Ideas is a podcast about greener cities and cleaner water through science and urban planning. We cover topics like green infrastructure, water quality, landscape design, ecology, environmental policy, and environmental justice.
You can find the video version of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mississippiwmo
River of Ideas is produced by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, a Minneapolis-based joint-powers local government unit and one of approximately three dozen watershed organizations in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Learn more at mwmo.org.
Mary Yang is the Community Outreach Specialist at the MWMO. She manages the Mississippi River Green Team in professional youth development and career opportunities throughout the school year, and engages in environmental education through the summer. As a former Green Team member, Mary hopes to be a part of and help the Green Teamers pursue their careers. She received her bachelor’s degree in urban studies with double minors in environmental studies and sociology.