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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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    Your Role in the Watershed

    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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  • Mar29

    State of the Waters

  • Apr06

    Board Workshop

  • Apr13

    MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Training

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Give deicing chemicals time to work, especially when temperatures drop below zero-walk like a penguin, and drive slower!

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Mar 28

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The State of the Waters event is tomorrow! If you already RSVP'd, you should have gotten the Zoom link. If you haven't, you can still sign up to attend virtually at our website.

The State of the Waters event is tomorrow! If you already RSVP`d, you should have gotten the Zoom link. If you haven`t, you can still sign up to attend virtually at our website. ...

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Mar 28

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Thanks to MASD Student Molly for this musical interpretation of our Adopt a Drain numbers! She created this as part of her thesis. Listen to the music move up the scale as more people adopt drains and clean them out. 🔊

Thanks to MASD Student Molly for this musical interpretation of our Adopt a Drain numbers! She created this as part of her thesis. Listen to the music move up the scale as more people adopt drains and clean them out. 🔊 ...

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Mar 24

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Lights out for Birds! Help birds during the spring migration by turning off outside lights at night. Many birds use the night sky to navigate and can get confused and exhausted by flying around bright outdoor lights. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/AnNb50NqzrM

Lights out for Birds! Help birds during the spring migration by turning off outside lights at night. Many birds use the night sky to navigate and can get confused and exhausted by flying around bright outdoor lights. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/AnNb50NqzrM ...

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Mar 23

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Check out the latest update to the National Weather Service spring flood outlook. Some good news: Hennepin County is now officially out of the drought of the last two years! http://ow.ly/Gzp850NqvRS

Check out the latest update to the National Weather Service spring flood outlook. Some good news: Hennepin County is now officially out of the drought of the last two years!
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Mar 21

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There is still time to register to attend the State of the Waters event on March 29th. RSVP is required; go to the event page on our website: ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/

There is still time to register to attend the State of the Waters event on March 29th. RSVP is required; go to the event page on our website: ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/ ...

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Mar 20

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Happy equinox! The day and night length are once again in balance. Then, we start getting longer days! If that has you thinking spring and summer activities, check out our website for upcoming programs like the trash cleanup event in Hopkins' Valley Park. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/

Happy equinox! The day and night length are once again in balance. Then, we start getting longer days! If that has you thinking spring and summer activities, check out our website for upcoming programs like the trash cleanup event in Hopkins` Valley Park. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/ ...

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Mar 18

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Happy Global Recycling Day! This annual celebration was created in 2018 to bring attention to preserving our resources. We are constantly using natural resources that will not last forever, which is why recycling is so important. For the 6th anniversary, the theme is #RecyclingHeroes. #nmcwd

Happy Global Recycling Day! This annual celebration was created in 2018 to bring attention to preserving our resources. We are constantly using natural resources that will not last forever, which is why recycling is so important. For the 6th anniversary, the theme is #RecyclingHeroes. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 15

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Don't forget to apply for our Stewardship Grant, due on March 17th, by 4 PM. This program is available for projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Whether you are a city, resident, nonprofit, association, school, or business, you can apply to help fund your project. We also offer Habitat Restoration Grants due on May 15th and August 14th. #nmcwd

Don`t forget to apply for our Stewardship Grant, due on March 17th, by 4 PM. This program is available for projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Whether you are a city, resident, nonprofit, association, school, or business, you can apply to help fund your project. We also offer Habitat Restoration Grants due on May 15th and August 14th. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 14

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Happy Pi Day! How do you celebrate? Making a pie to share with your family and friends? Reciting as many numbers of pi as possible? Let us know in the comments if you celebrate and how. #nmcwd

Happy Pi Day! How do you celebrate? Making a pie to share with your family and friends? Reciting as many numbers of pi as possible? Let us know in the comments if you celebrate and how. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 14

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Today is the 26th anniversary of International Day of Action for Rivers! This day is dedicated to celebrating, saving, and creating a general awareness of rivers. This year highlights the importance of being a voice and protector for rivers everywhere. #nmcwd

Today is the 26th anniversary of International Day of Action for Rivers! This day is dedicated to celebrating, saving, and creating a general awareness of rivers. This year highlights the importance of being a voice and protector for rivers everywhere. #nmcwd ...

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