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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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Upcoming Events

  • Oct12

    Oxboro Lake Trash Clean Up

  • Oct22

    Board Meeting

  • Nov03

    Equity Workgroup Meeting

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SEASONAL TIP: Pick up dog poop and throw it in the trash. Some may think it's natural, but the bacteria inside can hurt our creeks and lakes.

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Oct 3

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Thank you to everyone for taking our survey! Your input will help the managers as they begin drafting the next ten year management plan, with the help of staff and advisors. If you're interested in the results, they will be posted on this page in late November: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/water-management-plan/ ¡Gracias a todos quien completaron nuestra encuesta! Sus comentarios ayudarán a nuestro consejo escribir el próximo plan de gestión del agua, con la ayuda de empleados y asesores. Si quieren ver los resultados, serán disponibles en este sitio web el 19 de noviembre: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/water-management-plan/

Thank you to everyone for taking our survey! Your input will help the managers as they begin drafting the next ten year management plan, with the help of staff and advisors. If you`re interested in the results, they will be posted on this page in late November: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/water-management-plan/
¡Gracias a todos quien completaron nuestra encuesta! Sus comentarios ayudarán a nuestro consejo escribir el próximo plan de gestión del agua, con la ayuda de empleados y asesores. Si quieren ver los resultados, serán disponibles en este sitio web el 19 de noviembre: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/water-management-plan/ ...

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Field work is really nice in warm fall weather, with the trees seeming to glow in the sunlight. Though it is unusual for this time of year, we'll still remember these days when it's cold and snowy.

Field work is really nice in warm fall weather, with the trees seeming to glow in the sunlight. Though it is unusual for this time of year, we`ll still remember these days when it`s cold and snowy. ...

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Next week starts our STEM on Tap series, a networking workshop for STEM teachers grades 6-12. This first one on Wednesday October 8 is with artist Kim Boustead learning about plant dyes and colors. Wooden Hill Brewing, 4:30-6:30. Register at stemontap.com.

Next week starts our STEM on Tap series, a networking workshop for STEM teachers grades 6-12. This first one on Wednesday October 8 is with artist Kim Boustead learning about plant dyes and colors. Wooden Hill Brewing, 4:30-6:30. Register at stemontap.com. ...

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Today is the last day to help set NMCWD priorities for the next 10 years!

Today is the last day to help set NMCWD priorities for the next 10 years! ...

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Sep 19

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NMCWD is in the news locally in nationally this week with a couple of articles about our goldfish management program and partnership with the MN Zoo and the City of Edina. Goldfish are an invasive species of fish that cause water quality problems due to their bottom feeding behavior. The goldfish population was likely started with the release of pet goldfish into one or more of the lakes within the system. Awareness and public education are needed to prevent this from happening Check out the article in the Star Tribune here: https://www.startribune.com/edina-lake-goldfish-minnesota-zoo/601465663 For more information about our fisheries program on lake Cornelia: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-projects/lake-cornelia-project/ Photo credit Larry Olson.

NMCWD is in the news locally in nationally this week with a couple of articles about our goldfish management program and partnership with the MN Zoo and the City of Edina.

Goldfish are an invasive species of fish that cause water quality problems due to their bottom feeding behavior. The goldfish population was likely started with the release of pet goldfish into one or more of the lakes within the system. Awareness and public education are needed to prevent this from happening

Check out the article in the Star Tribune here: https://www.startribune.com/edina-lake-goldfish-minnesota-zoo/601465663

For more information about our fisheries program on lake Cornelia: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-projects/lake-cornelia-project/

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Sep 19

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The district's ten year water management plan is being updated, and we would like your input! Take this survey to share what is important to you about water and what you think should be prioritized in the next plan. Estamos actualizando el plan decenal de gestión del agua y queremos saber tu opinión. Participa en esta encuesta para contarnos qué aspectos del agua son importantes para ti y qué crees que deberíamos priorizar en el próximo plan. Español: https://experience.arcgis.com/.../093a3f1fe97b45038236c3b... English: https://experience.arcgis.com/.../91930e8e5d12486182a72a2...

The district`s ten year water management plan is being updated, and we would like your input! Take this survey to share what is important to you about water and what you think should be prioritized in the next plan.

Estamos actualizando el plan decenal de gestión del agua y queremos saber tu opinión. Participa en esta encuesta para contarnos qué aspectos del agua son importantes para ti y qué crees que deberíamos priorizar en el próximo plan.

Español: https://experience.arcgis.com/.../093a3f1fe97b45038236c3b...
English: https://experience.arcgis.com/.../91930e8e5d12486182a72a2... ...

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Estamos actualizando el plan decenal de gestión del agua y queremos saber tu opinión. Participa en esta encuesta para contarnos qué aspectos del agua son importantes para ti y qué crees que deberíamos priorizar en el próximo plan. The district's ten year water management plan is being updated, and we would like your input! Take this survey to share what is important to you about water and what you think should be prioritized in the next plan. Español: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/093a3f1fe97b45038236c3bc4b071fdc English: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/91930e8e5d12486182a72a2f910dfc63?draft=true

Estamos actualizando el plan decenal de gestión del agua y queremos saber tu opinión. Participa en esta encuesta para contarnos qué aspectos del agua son importantes para ti y qué crees que deberíamos priorizar en el próximo plan.

The district`s ten year water management plan is being updated, and we would like your input! Take this survey to share what is important to you about water and what you think should be prioritized in the next plan.

Español: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/093a3f1fe97b45038236c3bc4b071fdc

English: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/91930e8e5d12486182a72a2f910dfc63?draft=true ...

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The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is looking for your input as we update our website. Please take a moment to complete the short form below—your feedback will help us create a more useful and user-friendly experience for all.

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is looking for your input as we update our website. Please take a moment to complete the short form below—your feedback will help us create a more useful and user-friendly experience for all. ...

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In June 2025, The District started invasive fish removal from Penn Lake. These fish root around the bottom of the lake contributing to native vegetation loss and nutrient release. They also can outcompete native fish populations leading to limited lake biodiversity. For more information check out our website at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/penn-lake-study/ #invasivefish #lakehealth #dontdump

In June 2025, The District started invasive fish removal from Penn Lake. These fish root around the bottom of the lake contributing to native vegetation loss and nutrient release. They also can outcompete native fish populations leading to limited lake biodiversity. For more information check out our website at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/penn-lake-study/ #invasivefish #lakehealth #dontdump ...

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Your Monday Moment of Zen.

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