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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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    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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    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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    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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Arrowhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted

  • Posted: September 11, 2020
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Arrowhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted

Updated October 6, 2020

The recreational water advisory of Arrowhead Lake has been lifted.

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

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Rake the street, not your yard! Keep leaves, sticks, and debris out of the streets and gutters. 

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Dec 7

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Photo Calendars are coming soon! We hope to get them mailed out next week (December 14th or 15th). Thank you to all the photographers who submitted pictures; it looks stunning because of you! To check if you're on the mailing list, email Gael at gzembal@ninemilecreek.org.

Photo Calendars are coming soon! We hope to get them mailed out next week (December 14th or 15th). Thank you to all the photographers who submitted pictures; it looks stunning because of you!
To check if you're on the mailing list, email Gael at gzembal@ninemilecreek.org. ...

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Dec 5

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It's International Volunteer day! What better way to celebrate than by applying to be on our Citizens' Advisory Committee? First round applications are due by December 9--learn more at the link in our bio.

It's International Volunteer day! What better way to celebrate than by applying to be on our Citizens' Advisory Committee? First round applications are due by December 9--learn more at the link in our bio. ...

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Dec 2

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Just because winter is here doesn't mean volunteering has to end! Sign up to be a Salt Watch: Curbside volunteer and monitor how much salt is in the runoff on our streets. This program has a minimal time commitment and all materials are provided. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Just because winter is here doesn't mean volunteering has to end! Sign up to be a Salt Watch: Curbside volunteer and monitor how much salt is in the runoff on our streets. This program has a minimal time commitment and all materials are provided. Learn more at the link in our bio. ...

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Dec 1

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We know you are anxiously awaiting the release of our 2023 Photo Calendar! Sit tight, we have had some delays in printing, but we hope to have them mailed out and available for pickup by mid-December. Thanks for your patience everyone!

We know you are anxiously awaiting the release of our 2023 Photo Calendar! Sit tight, we have had some delays in printing, but we hope to have them mailed out and available for pickup by mid-December. Thanks for your patience everyone! ...

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Dec 1

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First round applications are due soon for our Citizen's Advisory Committee. Join a team of passionate people who help educate on water issues. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/join-cac

First round applications are due soon for our Citizen's Advisory Committee. Join a team of passionate people who help educate on water issues. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/join-cac ...

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Nov 30

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Check out the MPCA Smart Salting trainings coming up in December. Search MPCA Smart Salting Calendar to find upcoming trainings--there are options for local leaders, property managers, and those who plow and salt in the winter.

Check out the MPCA Smart Salting trainings coming up in December. Search MPCA Smart Salting Calendar to find upcoming trainings--there are options for local leaders, property managers, and those who plow and salt in the winter. ...

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Nov 29

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Shovel or snow blow before you reach for the salt to deal with this snow! Watch this video for details on the most important 4 steps of snow removal: Shovel, Scatter, Switch, Sweep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPx6aSj-CBM

Shovel or snow blow before you reach for the salt to deal with this snow! Watch this video for details on the most important 4 steps of snow removal: Shovel, Scatter, Switch, Sweep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPx6aSj-CBM ...

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Nov 29

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Snow got you down? Have a greenhouse minute from last year when we prepped seeds for planting in the seed lab! We'll be gearing up to do this again in a little under a month.

Snow got you down? Have a greenhouse minute from last year when we prepped seeds for planting in the seed lab! We'll be gearing up to do this again in a little under a month. ...

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Nov 25

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Some animals hibernate, some brumate, and others migrate to survive the cold winter months. Animals such as swans, ducks, monarch butterflies, and many more will migrate toward warmer weather. Monarch Butterflies from Minnesota travel to the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico; some travel as far as 3,000 miles! #NMCWD @USForestService

Some animals hibernate, some brumate, and others migrate to survive the cold winter months. Animals such as swans, ducks, monarch butterflies, and many more will migrate toward warmer weather. Monarch Butterflies from Minnesota travel to the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico; some travel as far as 3,000 miles! #NMCWD @USForestService ...

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Nov 24

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In partnership with Minnetonka and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, we are offering a Raingarden and Shoreline Buffer Workshop. Learn how rain gardens and buffer plantings can reduce water pollution, capture storm runoff, and more. This event is free but does require registration, so visit our website to sign up today! #NMCWD @minnetonkamn @rpbcwd

In partnership with Minnetonka and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, we are offering a Raingarden and Shoreline Buffer Workshop. Learn how rain gardens and buffer plantings can reduce water pollution, capture storm runoff, and more. This event is free but does require registration, so visit our website to sign up today! #NMCWD @minnetonkamn @rpbcwd ...

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