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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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    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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Upcoming Events

  • Sep28

    Cost Share Information Session

  • Sep29

    Holiday, Wing, Rose Lakes Community Meeting

  • Oct07

    Board Workshop

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How Can I Help?

During times of drought, save water; conduct a water audit to search for leaks, and hand water gardens instead of using sprinklers.

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Sep 22

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Today marks the northern hemisphere's autumnal equinox! Did you know that "equinox" in Latin means "equal night"? Starting tomorrow, our 24hrs will be more dark than light. So get outside as much as you can! Photo: Schenk

Today marks the northern hemisphere's autumnal equinox! Did you know that "equinox" in Latin means "equal night"? Starting tomorrow, our 24hrs will be more dark than light. So get outside as much as you can!

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Sep 17

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Our CAMP volunteers continue to work hard colleting water samples on our many lakes. These volunteers really deepen the lake data we have throughout the district. A big shout out to them! #CleanWater #Volunteer

Our CAMP volunteers continue to work hard colleting water samples on our many lakes. These volunteers really deepen the lake data we have throughout the district. A big shout out to them! #CleanWater #Volunteer ...

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Sep 16

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Register for Wisconsin Salt WIse Wednesday Webinar on Brine on October 6 from 12-1. #SmartSalting. https://www.wisaltwise.com/Wednesday-Webinars

Register for Wisconsin Salt WIse Wednesday Webinar on Brine on October 6 from 12-1. #SmartSalting.
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Sep 15

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Check out our latest story map linked in our bio! This interactive resource covers all the environmental projects the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has conducted since its formation in 1959!

Check out our latest story map linked in our bio! This interactive resource covers all the environmental projects the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has conducted since its formation in 1959! ...

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Sep 10

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We're busy collecting common milkweed seeds! These seeds will be dried and put into seed packets for our Little Seed Library-go to our website and search Little Seed Library for details!

We're busy collecting common milkweed seeds! These seeds will be dried and put into seed packets for our Little Seed Library-go to our website and search Little Seed Library for details! ...

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Sep 6

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Did you know algae blooms can happen as late as the fall when weather is hot and dry? Make sure to look out for algae with recreating on lakes and creeks and when in doubt, stay out! Toxic blue-green algae blooms can cause several health problems if it comes in contact with your skin or is ingested.

Did you know algae blooms can happen as late as the fall when weather is hot and dry? Make sure to look out for algae with recreating on lakes and creeks and when in doubt, stay out! Toxic blue-green algae blooms can cause several health problems if it comes in contact with your skin or is ingested. ...

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Sep 3

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The city of Edina was out filming the most recent #goldfish removal at Lake Cornelia this week. Stay tuned for that segment! #aquaticinvasivespecies #nmcwd

The city of Edina was out filming the most recent #goldfish removal at Lake Cornelia this week. Stay tuned for that segment! #aquaticinvasivespecies #nmcwd ...

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Sep 3

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The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources' program #Lawns2Legumes is accepting applications again! Apply for an individual support grant of up to $300 to establish a pollinator habitat in your yard. Maybe you can help an endangered rusty patch bumble bee like the one in this picture. #Pollinators #NativeFlowers Photo credit: Heather Holm

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources' program #Lawns2Legumes is accepting applications again! Apply for an individual support grant of up to $300 to establish a pollinator habitat in your yard. Maybe you can help an endangered rusty patch bumble bee like the one in this picture. #Pollinators #NativeFlowers

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Sep 2

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Keep your eye out for Aster as it starts to bloom. Did you know this little native plays an important role in the monarch migration? Asters can bloom as late as October and they are one of few food resources available to butterflies as summer wraps up and they begin their long journey south. #Pollinators #Insects #Wildflowers

Keep your eye out for Aster as it starts to bloom. Did you know this little native plays an important role in the monarch migration? Asters can bloom as late as October and they are one of few food resources available to butterflies as summer wraps up and they begin their long journey south. #Pollinators #Insects #Wildflowers ...

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Monarchs enjoying some nectar from the blazingstars in a raingarden! #pollinators #cleanwaterstartshere #mnwaterstewards #nmcwd

Monarchs enjoying some nectar from the blazingstars in a raingarden! #pollinators #cleanwaterstartshere #mnwaterstewards #nmcwd ...

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