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NWS Spring Flood Outlook updated 3/23

  • Posted: February 24, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

NWS Spring Flood report shows improvement in drought The National Weather Service has updated the spring flood outlook to account for changes due to the […]

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A Successful Raingarden Story

  • Posted: February 2, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

It has been a little more than a year since Laura Butt’s raingarden was installed, and it has been quite the accomplishment! This 20 x […]

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Initiative aims to shift culture of ice-melt use

  • Posted: February 2, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Published in the Star Tribune, February 1, 2023 Minnesota has struggled to kick the habit of oversalting winter sidewalks and roads. Yes, the ice is […]

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Cost share grants available

  • Posted: December 27, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Cost Share Grants Available The application period for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Cost Share Grant program is open! Grant funds are available to […]

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Get Outside! Winter Recreation around the District

  • Posted: December 12, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

It’s not winter yet? Although it’s still technically fall until December 21st, there’s no doubt that the winter weather is here with full force. The […]

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The Importance of Organics Recycling

  • Posted: November 21, 2022
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

Why it Matters While recycling things like plastic, glass, and paper products is a very common practice, organics recycling, and composting is becoming more common […]

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Road salt pollution article from KARE 11

  • Posted: November 16, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Road salt is still polluting local water; here’s how you can help This recent article from KARE 11’s Breaking the News discusses road salt pollution […]

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November is Native American Heritage Month

  • Posted: October 31, 2022
  • Categories: News, Seasonal Highlights

Clear or Cloudy Water? Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Minnesota is home to eleven tribal nations: four Dakota, also known […]

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Join our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

  • Posted: October 31, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Seeking applicants for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is accepting applications to fill vacant […]

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What’s the Deal with Chloride?

  • Posted: October 17, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

Winter is approaching and with it comes snow, ice, and cold weather. While we can’t get away from using deicers like salt, we can be […]

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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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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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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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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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