City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

MEDIA ADVISORY

June 22, 2011

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465

Groundbreaking set for 3M Urban Restoration Project

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When:  June 23, 2011, 11:00 am

Where: Site of 3M and Parks and Recreation Urban Ecology Restoration Project, off of MKT Trail, park at Forum Nature Area, 2701 Forum Blvd.

What: City and 3M officials will gather to officially break ground on this project. 

Notes:  The project, which is partially funded by a $40,000 3M Foundation Environmental Stewardship Grant, will help restore the natural habitat around the MKT at Hinkson Creek. This was the former site of the City’s second sewer treatment plant.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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