Get Outdoors!
As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air, and explore new places! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed is full […]
Salt Symposium 2020
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is excited to be a sponsor of the 2020 Salt Symposium! Salt Symposium is a two day event filled […]
Lawn Care: Invasive vs. Native Plants
When gardening, it is good to keep an eye out for weeds and invasive plants that could take over your lawn or garden if given […]
Scout Troop 469 Cleanup Event
Last week, Scout Troop 469 had a successful cleanup event! The troop helped keep Normandale Lake clean by picking up trash around the lake. More […]
Lawn Care: Irrigation Systems
It can be difficult to know how much water your lawn needs to stay healthy. It is easy to set up an irrigation system […]
Become a GreenCorps Member!
If you are interested in improving the environment, strengthening communities, and gaining environmental job experience, you should consider becoming a Minnesota GreenCorps member. The MN […]
Lawn Care: How To Fertilize Responsibly
Fertilizer can be a useful tool when growing tall, healthy plants, but too much fertilizer can cause problems for water quality and surrounding wildlife. It […]
Lawn Care: What To Do With Grass Clippings
Grass clippings may seem like the unimportant aftermath of mowing your lawn, but incorrect disposal of grass clippings can harm lakes and creeks, and nearby […]
Lake Cornelia Alum Treatment
Project Purpose Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina are shallow lakes with poor water quality that are on the state’s impaired waters list for excess nutrients. […]
Welcome Megan, 2020 Summer Intern
Megan Jester was hired as the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District intern for the summer of 2020. Last summer, Megan worked as an intern for […]