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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

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    Understanding Our Urban Watershed

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles and encompasses the land area draining to Nine Mile Creek. We serve the residents, property-owners and visitors of the cities in our district: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
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    Every one lives in a watershed, and we all have a role in protecting our water resources. Small and incremental actions can add up to big effects on the health of our lakes and creeks.
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    9 Mile Creek Discovery Point

    Discovery Point is our headquarters and a unique educational facility. Visitors learn best practices in water management and conservation in a wooded setting. The 5.3 acre, wooded site connects to walking trails and a wetland.
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    What's Happening in the Watershed?

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is committed to protecting and preserving the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Every year, staff and volunteers take part in activities reaching out to our community.
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    About Us

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, through the efforts of our staff, board, advisory committees, consulting engineers, and partners, works to protect and preserve the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed.
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9 Mile Creek Discovery Point

Upcoming Events

  • Sep28

    Building Healthy Soils Workshop

  • Oct04

    Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

  • Oct07

    Urban Soils

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Clean out a stormdrain! Though we haven't had much rain this summer, a clogged drain can make streets a mess when it does finally rain.

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Sep 22

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We had a great time at Buzz Fest last weekend! Thanks to all the folks who stopped by the combined watershed district tables.

We had a great time at Buzz Fest last weekend! Thanks to all the folks who stopped by the combined watershed district tables. ...

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Sep 13

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Late-season blooms like aster and turtlehead fuel the southward migration of Monarchs. Consider adding some fall flowering species to your garden this year! You can also check out the Monarch migration at Journey North: https://maps.journeynorth.org/maps

Late-season blooms like aster and turtlehead fuel the southward migration of Monarchs. Consider adding some fall flowering species to your garden this year! You can also check out the Monarch migration at Journey North: https://maps.journeynorth.org/maps ...

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Sep 12

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Find us at Buzz Fest this weekend, Saturday, September 16 to learn about native flowers, grants, and more! https://www.buzzfestmn.org/home

Find us at Buzz Fest this weekend, Saturday, September 16 to learn about native flowers, grants, and more! https://www.buzzfestmn.org/home ...

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Sep 11

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Getting ready for fall means adopting a drain! While you're at it, plan to rake the leaves out of the street too! This will help keep all those extra nutrients from washing down stormdrains into lakes and creeks.

Getting ready for fall means adopting a drain! While you`re at it, plan to rake the leaves out of the street too! This will help keep all those extra nutrients from washing down stormdrains into lakes and creeks. ...

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Sep 8

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Now that the weather is slightly cooler consider planting some native flowers this fall. Fall is often a better time for planting anyway because of cooler temperatures and more rain (let's hope we get some rain soon!)

Now that the weather is slightly cooler consider planting some native flowers this fall. Fall is often a better time for planting anyway because of cooler temperatures and more rain (let`s hope we get some rain soon!) ...

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Sep 5

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In partnership with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, we are hosting several MPCA Smart Salting trainings. Check out our upcoming events page to learn more and register. Encourage your plow drivers, property managers, and local elected and appointed officials to attend too!

In partnership with Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, we are hosting several MPCA Smart Salting trainings. Check out our upcoming events page to learn more and register. Encourage your plow drivers, property managers, and local elected and appointed officials to attend too! ...

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Sep 4

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Now might be a good time to do your fall plantings for pollinators! Fall is usually a good time for planting, with cooler temperatures and more rain. If you're not ready yet, use this time to plan your habitat restoration or raingarden, and apply for our grants in 2024!

Now might be a good time to do your fall plantings for pollinators! Fall is usually a good time for planting, with cooler temperatures and more rain. If you`re not ready yet, use this time to plan your habitat restoration or raingarden, and apply for our grants in 2024! ...

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Sep 1

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The acorns are dropping at Discovery Point. We have many types of oaks, including Bur Oak, Red Oak, and the majestic White Oak in our backyard. Acorns are an important source of winter food for squirrels; they may even become new trees if the squirrels forget where they buried them!🌰🐿️

The acorns are dropping at Discovery Point. We have many types of oaks, including Bur Oak, Red Oak, and the majestic White Oak in our backyard.
Acorns are an important source of winter food for squirrels; they may even become new trees if the squirrels forget where they buried them!🌰🐿️ ...

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Sep 1

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Harmful algae blooms can happen even into the fall if there is hot, dry weather. Always check with your city or park for closures before swimming. As of late August, Lake Cornelia had blue-green algae counts exceeding the World Health Organization levels for moderate probability of adverse health effects. You can't always tell if a bloom is harmful just by looking, so when in doubt, stay out!

Harmful algae blooms can happen even into the fall if there is hot, dry weather. Always check with your city or park for closures before swimming. As of late August, Lake Cornelia had blue-green algae counts exceeding the World Health Organization levels for moderate probability of adverse health effects. You can`t always tell if a bloom is harmful just by looking, so when in doubt, stay out! ...

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Aug 31

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The raingarden in the backyard is looking great! Stop out and see it this weekend! Pictured: Joe Pye Weed on the left, Great Blue Lobelia on the right, and some blazingstar in front.

The raingarden in the backyard is looking great! Stop out and see it this weekend!
Pictured: Joe Pye Weed on the left, Great Blue Lobelia on the right, and some blazingstar in front. ...

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