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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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Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted

  • Posted: August 24, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Updated: October 30, 2020

Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted

Information on this advisory has been moved to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/recreational-water-advisory/

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Upcoming Events

  • May10

    Valley Park creek cleanup

  • May21

    Board Meeting

  • Jun17

    Blue Thumb: Planting for Clean Water: Shorelines

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