Mississippi Flyway Habitat Enhancement and Connectivity Pilot Connecting neighborhood parks with the Mississippi River through habitat improvements within MPRB habitat corridors.
Project Location
Location Map [PDF]
Project Manager
Madeline Hudek
Phone: 612-230-6413
Email: mhudek@minneapolisparks.org
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Language Resources
Correo Electrónico: preguntas@minneapolisparks.org
Email: suaalo@minneapolisparks.org
Key Documents
- Project details
- Habitat Flashcards [PDF]
- Mississippi Flyway Habitat Enhancement and Connectivity Pilot CE Assessment [PDF]
- Mississippi Flyway Habitat Enhancement and Connectivity Pilot CE Plan [PDF]
- Minneapolis Habitat Corridors [PDF]
Status
Current Phase: Research & Development
Anticipated Construction Timeframe: Summer and Fall 2025
Road Closures: No
NPP20 Funded: No
What's New
Help make a mural for Jordan Park and learn about the Mississippi Flyway
Two FREE workshops at Northside parks! Friday June 20, 4-7pm & Saturday, June 21, 1-4pm Everyone is invited to help create an enamel mural for Jordan Park at two free, […]
Habitat for birds and pollinators coming to North Minneapolis parks later this year
Farview, Glen Gale, and Jordan parks will incorporate new habitat into construction projects happening in summer and fall 2025
Mississippi Flyway Habitat project kicks off at Farview Park on August 24
Scavenger Hunt will highlight opportunities to expand or improve habitat that connects to the Mississippi Flyway
Timeline
Milestones (anticipated project schedule by month/season)
Fall 2023 – Fall 2024: Identify potential pilot locations and select a location(s) for implementation.
Fall 2024 – Winter 2024: Design
Winter/Spring 2025: Publicly bid project
Summer/Fall 2025: Construction
Fall 2025 – Winter 2025/2026: Project evaluation and public education
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Upcoming Meetings
Free Community Art Workshops
Folwell Recreation Center
June 20
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Farview Park Recreation Center
June 21
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Help make a metal art mural for Jordan Park. Make a piece of enamel jewelry to keep. Learn more about the Mississippi Flyway.
Drop in for a 1-hour session.
The Farview Park workshop will be outside near the recreation center.
Background & Funding
Background & Funding
In 2023, MPRB received $190,000 in funding from the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
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