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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

  • Mar29

    State of the Waters

  • Apr06

    Board Workshop

  • Apr13

    MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Training

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How Can I Help?

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

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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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Mar 13

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Enjoying the spring sun at Nine Mule Creek in Moir Park -even saw some tracks of frisbee golfers!! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! #nmcwd

Enjoying the spring sun at Nine Mule Creek in Moir Park -even saw some tracks of frisbee golfers!! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!
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Mar 13

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Join us for an evening of learning at the annual State of the Waters at Discovery Point on March 29th, 2023. Can't make it out to Discovery Point? This is a hybrid event so you can join online. Be on the lookout for an RSVP to this event! #nmcwd

Join us for an evening of learning at the annual State of the Waters at Discovery Point on March 29th, 2023. Can`t make it out to Discovery Point? This is a hybrid event so you can join online. Be on the lookout for an RSVP to this event! #nmcwd ...

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Mar 10

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There's one week left to apply to our Stewardship Grant! The deadline for this grant is March 17th, by 4 PM. These funds are available to cities, residents, nonprofits, associations, schools, and businesses for a wide variety of projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Check out ninemilecreek.org for more information. #nmcwd

There`s one week left to apply to our Stewardship Grant! The deadline for this grant is March 17th, by 4 PM. These funds are available to cities, residents, nonprofits, associations, schools, and businesses for a wide variety of projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Check out ninemilecreek.org for more information. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 9

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Spring Equinox is less than two weeks away! Start thinking about spring early this year by heading to the "Everything Spring" Home, Garden, and Landscape Expo on March 11th at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Talk with experts about anything from lawn care to home improvement projects. Don't forget to stop by the watershed table! #nmcwd

Spring Equinox is less than two weeks away! Start thinking about spring early this year by heading to the "Everything Spring" Home, Garden, and Landscape Expo on March 11th at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Talk with experts about anything from lawn care to home improvement projects. Don`t forget to stop by the watershed table! #nmcwd ...

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