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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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Arrowhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory Issued

  • Posted: September 11, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Arrowhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory Issued

Updated September 15, 2020

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

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep24

    Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

  • Oct21

    Board Meeting

  • Feb11

    Cost Share Information Session

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How Can I Help?

When you're out walking your dog, don't forget the doggie bags! By picking up after your dog and properly disposing of it, you help...

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2020 Photo Contest

Calling all photographers! We are seeking picture of Nine Mile Creek or anything within the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, including lakes, parks, wildlife, plants, and outdoor recreation. Photos are due by 9/18/20.

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Aug 26

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A couple cute visitors at work today! #urbanwildlife #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint #nmcwd

A couple cute visitors at work today! #urbanwildlife #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint #nmcwd ...

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Aug 3

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Action! Cameras were rolling as District staff conducted goldfish fieldwork with our consultant, WSB. A local outdoors program filmed, along with the City of Edina for upcoming stories. Stay tuned for more information...

Action! Cameras were rolling as District staff conducted goldfish fieldwork with our consultant, WSB. A local outdoors program filmed, along with the City of Edina for upcoming stories. Stay tuned for more information... ...

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Jul 31

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Enjoying a beautiful Friday afternoon with the Summer Beauty allium flowers at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint

Enjoying a beautiful Friday afternoon with the Summer Beauty allium flowers at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint ...

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Jul 15

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Can you spot the hummingbird moth? This was seen at one of our habitat restoration cost share sites in Minnetonka!

Can you spot the hummingbird moth? This was seen at one of our habitat restoration cost share sites in Minnetonka! ...

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Jul 13

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The bergamot is in full bloom in our native habitat restoration at our office. #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint #nmcwd #nativeplants

The bergamot is in full bloom in our native habitat restoration at our office. #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint #nmcwd #nativeplants ...

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Jul 9

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Goldfish catch from Lake Cornelia! #9milecreek #nmcwd

Goldfish catch from Lake Cornelia! #9milecreek #nmcwd ...

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Jul 1

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Lots of native plants in bloom at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint. #nmcwd

Lots of native plants in bloom at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint. #nmcwd ...

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Jun 16

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Plants have starting going into the six #raingardens the #nmcwd is building in partnership with local churches in Bloomington and Edina. #plantingforcleanwater

Plants have starting going into the six #raingardens the #nmcwd is building in partnership with local churches in Bloomington and Edina. #plantingforcleanwater ...

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Jun 9

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Come learn how to take stunning photographs of nature and wildlife in next Tuesday’s webinar. Register for the Nature Photography Basics Webinar at ninemilecreek.org Photo by Dick B. 2019 photo contest winner

Come learn how to take stunning photographs of nature and wildlife in next Tuesday’s webinar. Register for the Nature Photography Basics Webinar at ninemilecreek.org

Photo by Dick B. 2019 photo contest winner ...

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Jun 1

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Calling all photographers! Enter your best outdoor pictures to our photo contest for the chance to have your pictures featured in our 2021 calendar! More details at ninemilecreek.org

Calling all photographers! Enter your best outdoor pictures to our photo contest for the chance to have your pictures featured in our 2021 calendar! More details at ninemilecreek.org ...

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