The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is taking the bull by the horns with its cleanup and renovation of the Hiawatha Golf Course Area. The latest effort includes the installation of the Osprey Trash Boom System, which has been capturing the rubbish since June last year and has a scoreboard that looks like the beginning of a cleanup victory: 23.7 pounds of recyclables and 232.8 pounds of trash taken out of Lake Hiawatha's heart, as per MPRB.
In a move that could be seen as a nod to the local history and environment, the MPRB has also been leaning on Dakota-led site tours and speaker series. While the trash was being rounded up, volunteers stepped up to plant experimental greenery on a sediment island, bringing in some native flora to take root. These plantings are part of a broader effort to engage the community and pay homage to the land's original stewards, according to MPRB.
During the January 3 board meeting, the MPRB unfurled an updated timeline for the entire Hiawatha project, eyeing the next phase of design in the spring blossom of 2024. Statements of Qualification from eager beavers in the landscaping and engineering world are to be beckoned soon, with the MPRB preparing to bring together a team bursting with specialists to bring their A-game to the Lake Hiawatha redesign, reported by MPRB.
For those eager to stay on top of the game, updates on the Lake Hiawatha project are being sent right to inboxes — you can sign up on MPRB's project page.
