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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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    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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    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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    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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Author: Cynthia Rubio

District Hiring Summer Intern

  • Posted: January 16, 2026
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Join our team! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is hiring a summer field intern. Job Posting: Field Intern Position Title:    Field Intern (Fisheries/Water […]

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Welcome Emma!

  • Posted: June 11, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Emma Gross as our new Summer Field Intern! Emma will be working mainly on permit inspections and fisheries/water resource […]

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Board Meeting Schedule Revision

  • Posted: May 30, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Board Meetings are now starting at 5:30pm Please see the attached schedule for future changes. 2025 Board Meeting Schedule_revised

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Learn about our Seed Lab

  • Posted: March 31, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

Office Seed Lab Updates   The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has a seed lab located in the greenhouse at its office. After winterizing the […]

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Hiring Communications and Public Engagement Manager

  • Posted: January 15, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

********************************This position is closed*************************************** Join our team! Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is hiring a Communications and Public Engagement Manager. Position Title: Communications and Public […]

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Discovery Point Closed for Holidays

  • Posted: December 18, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

From 12/23/2024- 12/27/2024, Discovery Point will be closed for the holidays.   For urgent matters, please reach out to the Administrator, Erica Sniegowski, at 952-658-9024.

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Welcome our new Board Manager, Brian!

  • Posted: October 4, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Brian Kirk as our new Board Manager! Brian Kirk was appointed in October 2024 as the newest Board Manger […]

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Welcome Claire!

  • Posted: September 27, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Claire Volk as our new GreenCorps member! Claire is the newest GreenCorps member at Nine Mile Creek. During her […]

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Snapping Turtle Hatch at Discovery Point!

  • Posted: September 26, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

  Snapping turtle hatchlings! These snapping turtles hatched right at the Discovery Point in one of our rain gardens earlier this fall! If we counted […]

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District Hiring Administrative Specialist

  • Posted: May 8, 2024
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News, News

*The application period for this position has now closed.* Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is hiring an Administrative Specialist! Applications are due May 22, 2024 […]

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Upcoming Events

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    Board Meeting

  • Feb19

    MPCA Smart Salting for Property Managers Training

  • Mar25

    Equity Workgroup 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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Feb 13

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The subnivean space is a fascinating area under the snow in winter. Small mammals like mice and voles use this space all winter long. Believe it or not, this space stays right around 32 degrees because of the insulating power of the snow and heat from the ground. Creatures also use this space to gather food and hide from predators.
You can find entrances to the subnivean layer in these little holes in the snow, and you may see evidence of paths once the snow melts.

The subnivean space is a fascinating area under the snow in winter. Small mammals like mice and voles use this space all winter long. Believe it or not, this space stays right around 32 degrees because of the insulating power of the snow and heat from the ground. Creatures also use this space to gather food and hide from predators.
You can find entrances to the subnivean layer in these little holes in the snow, and you may see evidence of paths once the snow melts.
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Feb 12

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Our staff is participating in the Hennepin County plastic-free challenge for the month of February. We're focusing on lunch wrappers, disposable coffee cups, and one time use containers. Where could you reduce single use plastics in your day-to-day life? Get resources at https://tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org/

Our staff is participating in the Hennepin County plastic-free challenge for the month of February. We`re focusing on lunch wrappers, disposable coffee cups, and one time use containers. Where could you reduce single use plastics in your day-to-day life? Get resources at https://tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org/ ...

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Feb 11

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STEM on Tap is tonight! Karli Wittner with the City of Eden Prairie will talk about restoration ecology. Teachers, grab your teacher buddy and come learn with us!

STEM on Tap is tonight! Karli Wittner with the City of Eden Prairie will talk about restoration ecology. Teachers, grab your teacher buddy and come learn with us! ...

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Feb 10

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Check out the Three Rivers Park District Big Year of Rivers speaker series! The next one is February 22: The Immortal Plastic Bottle presented by Dr. Mary Kosuth, Researcher, University of Minnesota.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/BigYearOfRivers

Check out the Three Rivers Park District Big Year of Rivers speaker series! The next one is February 22: The Immortal Plastic Bottle presented by Dr. Mary Kosuth, Researcher, University of Minnesota.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/BigYearOfRivers
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Feb 9

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Adopting a drain doesn't stop in the winter! Temporary ponding in streets can happen when drains are clogged from the plow and we get rain or melting. Get out there while you're clearing your driveway and shovel the drain too!
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Adopting a drain doesn`t stop in the winter! Temporary ponding in streets can happen when drains are clogged from the plow and we get rain or melting. Get out there while you`re clearing your driveway and shovel the drain too!
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Feb 5

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 State of the Waters event last week! A special thanks to Erica Sniegowski and Janna Kieffer for the informative presentation, and to artist and botanist Sarah Nassif for bringing her traveling public art project, Weaving Water, to our community.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect with the watershed through this project throughout the year.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 State of the Waters event last week! A special thanks to Erica Sniegowski and Janna Kieffer for the informative presentation, and to artist and botanist Sarah Nassif for bringing her traveling public art project, Weaving Water, to our community.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect with the watershed through this project throughout the year.

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Feb 3

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The Next Stem on Tap is Feb 11th from 4:30-6:30p at 
Wooden Hill Brewing Co (7421 Bush Lake Road, Edina)
Cost $20

This month's topic: Restoration Ecology

Restoration Ecology has the power to integrate biology, chemistry, policy, sustainability, and the Great Outdoors in the world and in your classroom. Join Karli Wittner, Eden Prairie’s Natural Resources Supervisor, to learn about the science of restoring ecosystems, starting small, and inspiring students to cultivate change in their own backyards!

Teachers! Grab a drink, pull up a chair and connect with other grade 6 -12 STEM teachers at STEM on Tap.

You will receive a certificate for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit at the conclusion of the workshop.

Register here: https://www.rpbcwd.org/stem-on-tap

The Next Stem on Tap is Feb 11th from 4:30-6:30p at
Wooden Hill Brewing Co (7421 Bush Lake Road, Edina)
Cost $20

This month`s topic: Restoration Ecology

Restoration Ecology has the power to integrate biology, chemistry, policy, sustainability, and the Great Outdoors in the world and in your classroom. Join Karli Wittner, Eden Prairie’s Natural Resources Supervisor, to learn about the science of restoring ecosystems, starting small, and inspiring students to cultivate change in their own backyards!

Teachers! Grab a drink, pull up a chair and connect with other grade 6 -12 STEM teachers at STEM on Tap.

You will receive a certificate for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit at the conclusion of the workshop.

Register here: https://www.rpbcwd.org/stem-on-tap
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Feb 2

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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Staff is participating in the Plastic Free challenge this the month of February. We believe that little efforts can make a difference. 

Will you join us? Learn how at tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org
 #plasticfreechallege  #zerowaste #plasticfree

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Staff is participating in the Plastic Free challenge this the month of February. We believe that little efforts can make a difference.

Will you join us? Learn how at tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org
#plasticfreechallege #zerowaste #plasticfree
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