River of Ideas
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.
Episodes
6 episodes since 2024
Designing for a Low-Salt Future with Connie Fortin | River of Ideas, Episode 06
In this episode of the River of Ideas podcast, host Nick Busse chats with Connie Fortin, the Low-Salt Strategist at Bolton & Menk, Inc., and a recognized expert in smart salting practices. Together, they dive into the pressing issue of chlo...
August 27, 2024
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Episode 6
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46:53
Upper Harbor Terminal's Green Future with Kevin Reich | River of Ideas, Episode 05
In this episode of River of Ideas, host Nick Busse interviews MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich about the ambitious redevelopment of the Upper Harbor Terminal in North Minneapolis. Learn how the 53-acre former industrial site will feature an ...
July 31, 2024
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Episode 5
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37:02
From Urban Angler to Community Educator: Ray Ruiz Jr.'s Journey | River of Ideas Episode 04
Join Adam Flett from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization as he sits down with Ray Ruiz Jr., founder and executive director of Baztec, Inc. In this episode of "River of Ideas," Ray shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Ch...
June 24, 2024
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Episode 4
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57:14
Finding Nature in the City: Twin Cities' Best River Adventures | River of Ideas, Episode 03
🌊 Dive into the Heart of the Twin Cities! 🌿In our latest River of Ideas podcast, hosts Nick and Abby share their favorite places to explore and things to do along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From biking scenic tra...
May 10, 2024
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Episode 3
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57:48
Jennifer Ehlert: Creating Resilient Urban Yards with Metro Blooms | River of Ideas, Episode 02
In this episode of River of Ideas, we sit down with Jen Ehlert, Vice President of Metro Blooms Design + Build to talk about designing sustainable urban landscapes. We discuss the history of Metro Blooms and the Blue Thumb education and outreach...
April 16, 2024
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Episode 2
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32:12
Sarah Nassif: Using Art to Connect People with Nature | River of Ideas, Episode 01
For our first episode of River of Ideas, we sit down with MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif to talk about her upbringing, her evolution from naturalist to artist, and how her Weaving Water workshops helped foster a sense of community in a t...
March 25, 2024
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Episode 1
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1:29:05