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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

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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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    Your Role in the Watershed

    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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    What's Happening in the Watershed?

    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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Recreational Water Advisories on some Edina lakes

  • Posted: September 16, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

WARNING- The public should avoid contact with the water in these Edina lakes: Arrowhead Lake, Lake Cornelia, Lake Edina, and Mirror Lake. The water contains […]

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New Story Map of District Projects!

  • Posted: September 8, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Explore our story map! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District invites you to explore current and historical capital improvement projects in our newest story map. […]

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Normandale Lake Carp Harvest Video

  • Posted: August 30, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Ongoing studies of carp aid in removal process The District has been studying carp in Normandale Lake since 2018, as part of a larger project […]

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Mirror Lake, Lake Cornelia, and Lake Edina: Recreational Water Advisory continues

  • Posted: August 20, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

*Blue-green algae count levels in Mirror Lake, Lake Cornelia, and Lake Edina trigger recreational advisory *09/13/2021: Please see updated information at: Recreational Water Advisories on some […]

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District office requires masking

  • Posted: August 4, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

The District office at 12800 Gerard Drive, Eden Prairie is once again requiring masks for all visitors. The front door will still be open (though […]

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NMCWD Rules Revision Adopted

  • Posted: August 3, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements

NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT’S RULES EFFECTIVE JULY 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Managers of the Nine Mile […]

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Raingarden signs installed at non-profit project sites

  • Posted: August 2, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Non-profit raingarden sites receive educational signs The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District completed a project in 2020 where priority locations were targeted for stormwater best […]

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Goldfish go away!

  • Posted: July 13, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Goldfish in Minnesota lakes Goldfish have been making quite a stir recently, and not just in the news. This invasive species, alongside the related carp, […]

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Choose clean lakes for safer swimming

  • Posted: July 12, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

Which lakes are safe for swimming? The summer of 2021 is off to a scorching start with record high temperatures and drought affecting most of […]

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New Junior Watershed Explorer Booklet!

  • Posted: July 8, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

About the Junior Watershed Explorer Program In this program, you will explore the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, complete fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn […]

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How Can I Help?

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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Nov 22

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With snow in the forecast, we need to remember to keep lawn leaves out of our streets. Snow plus leaves make it harder for streetsweepers and snow plows to do their work.

With snow in the forecast, we need to remember to keep lawn leaves out of our streets. Snow plus leaves make it harder for streetsweepers and snow plows to do their work. ...

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Nov 21

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Earlier this year, we sent out a survey asking watershed residents and users to share their input as we begin drafting our next 10-year plan, starting in 2027. You came through with that input--thank you!
We presented the results to our board this week — and now they’re available for you!

Check them out on our website or directly through this link: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/survey-results-available

Earlier this year, we sent out a survey asking watershed residents and users to share their input as we begin drafting our next 10-year plan, starting in 2027. You came through with that input--thank you!
We presented the results to our board this week — and now they’re available for you!

Check them out on our website or directly through this link: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/survey-results-available
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Nov 19

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Here we see a street sweeper in Bloomington demonstrating their essential job keeping our streets clear of leaves and other debris. Help make their job easier by keeping your lawn leaves away from the curbs!

Here we see a street sweeper in Bloomington demonstrating their essential job keeping our streets clear of leaves and other debris. Help make their job easier by keeping your lawn leaves away from the curbs! ...

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Nov 15

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Another way to take care of those leaves is to use them as free mulch for your garden beds. Rake them into areas that might need a bit more soil protection over the winter. Check out more tips in this article from the U of M extension: November garden checklist: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/november-garden-checklist

Another way to take care of those leaves is to use them as free mulch for your garden beds. Rake them into areas that might need a bit more soil protection over the winter. Check out more tips in this article from the U of M extension: November garden checklist: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/november-garden-checklist ...

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Nov 13

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Save the date for the annual State of the Waters event on January 29, 2026. More details will be coming soon, including registration!

Save the date for the annual State of the Waters event on January 29, 2026. More details will be coming soon, including registration! ...

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Nov 12

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We're looking forward to seeing teachers at STEM on Tap tonight at Unmapped Brewing Co! Check out stemontap.com for the lineup of 2026 workshops.

We`re looking forward to seeing teachers at STEM on Tap tonight at Unmapped Brewing Co! Check out stemontap.com for the lineup of 2026 workshops. ...

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Nov 7

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Join the City of Hopkins for an open house to learn more about the Central Park master plan. The open house is at the Hopkins Pavilion on Monday, November 17 from 6-8 PM. Find out more at hopkinsmn.com/centralparkplan

Join the City of Hopkins for an open house to learn more about the Central Park master plan. The open house is at the Hopkins Pavilion on Monday, November 17 from 6-8 PM. Find out more at hopkinsmn.com/centralparkplan ...

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Nov 6

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Our next STEM on Tap event is coming up! There are only a few seats remaining, so if you're a teacher, sign up today! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 12th from 4:30-6:30 pm at Unmapped Brewing Co in Minnetonka. This month's topic will be on genetic counseling and medical genetics careers.

What is STEM on Tap? It's a networking workshop for STEM teachers grades 6-12.

Our next STEM on Tap event is coming up! There are only a few seats remaining, so if you`re a teacher, sign up today! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 12th from 4:30-6:30 pm at Unmapped Brewing Co in Minnetonka. This month`s topic will be on genetic counseling and medical genetics careers.

What is STEM on Tap? It`s a networking workshop for STEM teachers grades 6-12.
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Nov 5

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Don’t rake your leaves into the street!! They go straight down the storm drains and into nearby lakes and creeks. There, they break down, adding way too many nutrients into our waters. Yes, city sweepers clean our streets, but they only pick up leaves that have fallen naturally on our roads. If they had to pick up all the leaves from our yards too, it would slow them down quite a bit. What’s a better option? Mulch them into your lawn or compost them!

Don’t rake your leaves into the street!! They go straight down the storm drains and into nearby lakes and creeks. There, they break down, adding way too many nutrients into our waters. Yes, city sweepers clean our streets, but they only pick up leaves that have fallen naturally on our roads. If they had to pick up all the leaves from our yards too, it would slow them down quite a bit. What’s a better option? Mulch them into your lawn or compost them! ...

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Today is election day, go vote! If you are unsure where you can vote go to: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov, and enter your address.

Today is election day, go vote! If you are unsure where you can vote go to: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov, and enter your address. ...

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