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2017 Annual Communication Released

  • Posted: December 11, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The 2017 Annual Communication highlights the District’s activities in the past year. You can pick up a printed copy at Discovery Point in Eden Prairie, […]

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Discovery Point Habitat Restoration continues

  • Posted: November 30, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

In the last week of November 2017, crews from Minnesota Native Landscapes cleared invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle from the southwestern quarter of Discovery Point grounds.  […]

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Erin Hunker appointed to Board of Managers

  • Posted: November 9, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Five managers, appointed by Hennepin County Commissioners to three-year terms, direct the activities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The Board of Managers works […]

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District receives Public Good Award

  • Posted: November 7, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

At its Annual Member Meeting and 80th Anniversary Celebration on October 8, 2017, the Bush Lake Chapter of the Izaak Walton League awarded the Nine […]

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Nature Backpacks available at Discovery Point

  • Posted: November 6, 2017
  • Categories: Seasonal Highlights

Looking for something to do this fall? Rent one of our Nature Exploration Backpacks! These two nature backpacks are perfect ways to explore nature with […]

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Becoming a Water Quality Hero

  • Posted: October 19, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, News

For Cole Williams, a move to the Mississippi River’s edge in Newport just south of South St. Paul several years ago both shocked and awakened […]

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Halloween trick-or-treaters

  • Posted: October 4, 2017
  • Categories: Seasonal Highlights

  Discovery Point will be open this Halloween for trick or treaters. Bring your ghouls and goblins down on Tuesday the 31st from 6:30 to […]

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Turtlehead blooming

  • Posted: August 24, 2017
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

Just because summer break is over, doesn’t mean that the flowers have stopped blooming! Along with the familiar fall flowers like goldenrods and asters, come […]

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Going Native With Shoreline Restoration

  • Posted: July 20, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

From green concrete to pollinator haven Shoreline restoration may not be a top concern for most congregations, but for members of Colonial Church in Edina, […]

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New Boat Cleaning Station installed at Bryant Lake

  • Posted: July 13, 2017
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Decontaminate your boat at Bryant Lake The world’s first user operated watercraft cleaning station is ready for use at Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden […]

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SEASONAL TIP: Want cleaner lakes and less flood risk in your neighborhood? Join the Grate Drain Race! Adopt drains and clean them for prizes!

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Aug 26

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You could start your own Love Story too. Join the "Grate' Drain Race today and make a difference in your community and the whole Watershed! Learn more at: 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race/ 
 #adoptadrainmn #adoptadrain #rpbcwd

You could start your own Love Story too. Join the "Grate` Drain Race today and make a difference in your community and the whole Watershed! Learn more at:
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race/
#adoptadrainmn #adoptadrain #rpbcwd

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Aug 24

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The Central Park Improvement project is progressing weekly!  This City of Hopkins-led project aiming to improve park amenities while also improving stormwater function, flood reduction, and habitat in a holistic approach to parcel redevelopment. The City of Hopkins has partnered with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District throughout the design of the project and collaborated on green infrastructure development within the park.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/
#cityofhopkinsmn

The Central Park Improvement project is progressing weekly! This City of Hopkins-led project aiming to improve park amenities while also improving stormwater function, flood reduction, and habitat in a holistic approach to parcel redevelopment. The City of Hopkins has partnered with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District throughout the design of the project and collaborated on green infrastructure development within the park.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/
#cityofhopkinsmn

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Aug 17

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We still need submissions for our photo contest! Get your pictures of the watershed in by September 28 to be considered for a spot in the next photo calendar. Find rules and submission forms at ninemilecreek.org

We still need submissions for our photo contest! Get your pictures of the watershed in by September 28 to be considered for a spot in the next photo calendar. Find rules and submission forms at ninemilecreek.org

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Aug 13

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If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

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Aug 12

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When you're out fishing make sure you are using lead free tackle!

Some great alternatives are tungsten, bismuth, steel, or tin.

When you`re out fishing make sure you are using lead free tackle!

Some great alternatives are tungsten, bismuth, steel, or tin.

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Aug 11

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We are almost two weeks in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District 

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
 or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

We are almost two weeks in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

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Aug 7

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Look who we ran into at Moir Park on this beautiful day!

Look who we ran into at Moir Park on this beautiful day!

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Aug 6

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We are almost one week in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District 

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
 or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

We are almost one week in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

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Aug 5

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Central Park is taking shape! 
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park's amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek. 
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/

Central Park is taking shape!
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park`s amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek.
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/

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Aug 4

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Our Photo Contest is open until  September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don't wait! Submit your photos today! 
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

Our Photo Contest is open until September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don`t wait! Submit your photos today!
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

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