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    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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    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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Author: Carrie Bush

Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Notifications Has Moved

  • Posted: August 20, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

To help our community stay informed, we’ve improved access to notifications and information about Harmful Algal Blooms by creating a dedicated webpage with the latest […]

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Indianhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory Issued

  • Posted: August 6, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Updated August 19, 2025 August 6, 2025 To view a list of all the lakes with HAB advisories, visit: HAB Announcements Indianhead Lake: Recreational Water Advisory […]

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Eden Prairie Local News highlights South Fork improvement projects

  • Posted: July 18, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Eden Prairie Local News reporter Jeff Strate wrote a nice article on the progress he noticed on the Eden Prairie stretch of the South Fork. […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep04

    Board of Managers Workshop & Public Hearing

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    Equity Workgroup Meeting

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    Board Meeting

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SEASONAL TIP: Pick up dog poop and throw it in the trash. Some may think it's natural, but the bacteria inside can hurt our creeks and lakes.

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The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is looking for your input as we update our website. Please take a moment to complete the short form below—your feedback will help us create a more useful and user-friendly experience for all.

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is looking for your input as we update our website. Please take a moment to complete the short form below—your feedback will help us create a more useful and user-friendly experience for all. ...

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In June 2025, The District started invasive fish removal from Penn Lake. These fish root around the bottom of the lake contributing to native vegetation loss and nutrient release. They also can outcompete native fish populations leading to limited lake biodiversity. For more information check out our website at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/penn-lake-study/ #invasivefish #lakehealth #dontdump

In June 2025, The District started invasive fish removal from Penn Lake. These fish root around the bottom of the lake contributing to native vegetation loss and nutrient release. They also can outcompete native fish populations leading to limited lake biodiversity. For more information check out our website at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/current-studies/penn-lake-study/ #invasivefish #lakehealth #dontdump ...

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Your Monday Moment of Zen. #bubblebees #pollenators #pollencollector #relaxation #pollenatorgarden

Your Monday Moment of Zen.

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A few weeks ago, we hosted a Gyotaku fish printing event at Discovery Point—and it was a big success! Huge thanks to artist Kim Boustead and to everyone who joined us from across (and even beyond) the watershed for a fun and creative evening.

A few weeks ago, we hosted a Gyotaku fish printing event at Discovery Point—and it was a big success! Huge thanks to artist Kim Boustead and to everyone who joined us from across (and even beyond) the watershed for a fun and creative evening. ...

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Learn to fish at this fun family event with Baztec. We'll be at Centennial Lakes on Saturday August 16 from 1-3 PM. It's free! Registration is encouraged at ninemilecreek.org. Aprende a pescar en este evento de pesca con Baztec. Se coloca en el parque de Centennial Lakes, Edina, el sabado, 16 de agosto de 1-3 de la tarde. Es gratis--registrase en muestro sitio web: ninemilecreek.org

Learn to fish at this fun family event with Baztec. We`ll be at Centennial Lakes on Saturday August 16 from 1-3 PM. It`s free! Registration is encouraged at ninemilecreek.org.

Aprende a pescar en este evento de pesca con Baztec. Se coloca en el parque de Centennial Lakes, Edina, el sabado, 16 de agosto de 1-3 de la tarde. Es gratis--registrase en muestro sitio web: ninemilecreek.org ...

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We loved joining two National Night Out celebrations last night—one hosted by the City of Hopkins and another right in Discovery Point’s neighborhood! It was a wonderful evening to connect with neighbors and community members on a perfect summer evening! #edenprairie #cityofhopkinsmn #hopkinsmn #nationalnightout #NationalNightOut #nationalnightout2025

We loved joining two National Night Out celebrations last night—one hosted by the City of Hopkins and another right in Discovery Point’s neighborhood! It was a wonderful evening to connect with neighbors and community members on a perfect summer evening!

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Saturday, August 9, 2025- Volunteers are needed again this year to participate in Starry Trek 2025!!! Starry Trek is an annual statewide one-day event focused on searching for one of Minnesota's newest aquatic invasive species, starry stonewort. No experience or equipment needed—just your curiosity and care for our waters. Training provided at local sites across the state. Go to Starrytrek.org to register. #StarryTrek2025 #protectourwaters #MinnesotaWaters #aquaticinvasivespecies

Saturday, August 9, 2025- Volunteers are needed again this year to participate in Starry Trek 2025!!!

Starry Trek is an annual statewide one-day event focused on searching for one of Minnesota`s newest aquatic invasive species, starry stonewort.

No experience or equipment needed—just your curiosity and care for our waters.
Training provided at local sites across the state.
Go to Starrytrek.org to register.

#StarryTrek2025 #protectourwaters #MinnesotaWaters #aquaticinvasivespecies ...

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We’re going to miss Claire, our GreenCorps member! Good luck on all your adventures: we know you’re going to go far and do great things.

We’re going to miss Claire, our GreenCorps member! Good luck on all your adventures: we know you’re going to go far and do great things. ...

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Just a reminder from a local NMCWD resident. Happy Weekend! Photo credit: Clark Dyrud #costsharegrant #happydeer #cleanwaterstartshere

Just a reminder from a local NMCWD resident.

Happy Weekend!

Photo credit: Clark Dyrud

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Discover Gyotaku—the traditional Japanese art of fish printing—with artist Kim Boustead. Learn the history and techniques behind this unique art form and create your own one-of-a-kind fish print to take home or share! July 30, 2025 6-8p at Nine Mile Creek Discovery Point Register and learn more at ninemilecreek.org

Discover Gyotaku—the traditional Japanese art of fish printing—with artist Kim Boustead. Learn the history and techniques behind this unique art form and create your own one-of-a-kind fish print to take home or share!
July 30, 2025 6-8p at Nine Mile Creek Discovery Point
Register and learn more at ninemilecreek.org ...

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