Welcome 2019 summer intern
Our 2019 summer intern, Megan, started in the middle of May. We are excited to have Megan on board! Megan will be assisting with the […]
Normandale Lake Alum Treatment complete
Alum treatment complete On Wednesday, May 8th, HAB Aquatic Solutions finished the alum treatment on Normandale Lake in Bloomington. The alum was applied via an […]
Signs of Spring
New spring plants at Discovery Point Spring is in full swing at Discovery Point, and staff have discovered many new plants poking up through last […]
Transform your yard into a Monarch Oasis
Bonnie Juran learned about the critical loss of monarch habitat soon after becoming a master gardener. Armed with new knowledge about the trees, shrubs, and […]
Minnesota Lawmakers aim to curb oversalting
Despite winter coming to a close, the “salt” bills are moving through the Minnesota House and Senate. HF 1502 and its companion SF 1667 would […]
Clear ice and snow from stormdrains
Help prevent floods With all the rain in the forecast this week, it is a good idea to try and clear out the stormdrains on […]
District wins Environmental Leadership Award
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has won the prestigious Environmental Leadership Award for its work reducing salt overuse. The Environmental Leadership Award recognizes leaders […]
Bloomington Public Schools using Anti-Icing Strategies
Making sure kids are safe at school has always been a top priority for Craig Nordstrom. A Bloomington resident since 1975, Craig joined the facilities […]
Winter wonderland
Did you know you can go sledding at Discovery Point? All this new snow has made for great sledding conditions on the hill off Gerard […]
Are there eco-friendly alternatives to road salt?
An MPR article discusses other options for keeping drivers and pedestrians safe in winter. “Road salt is a popular de-icing tool because it’s widely available, […]