2018 Lakes and Creek Report Available
2018 Water Quality Monitoring Report Available The District’s lake and stream monitoring program collects water quality data from waterbodies across the watershed. In 2018, Northwest, […]
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 […]
Normandale Lake Full
March 14, 2019 The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District started refilling Normandale Lake on March 7, as planned, and the lake is now full. The […]
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 […]
Apply for a Cost Share Grant
Grant Money Available in 2019 Funds are available in 2019 for projects that help protect the water and natural resources of the Nine Mile Creek […]
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 […]
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, […]
New signs at Hopkins’ Valley Park
Nine Mile Creek Interpretive Signs Staff recently installed updated signs at the kiosk in Valley Park in Hopkins. These signs describe the work that the […]
District Hiring Summer Intern
Join our team! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is hiring a summer intern to provide support to education & outreach activities and other program […]