Cost Share Project Highlight
District Cost Share Projects Highlighted in Star Tribune Article Three homes in a Bloomington neighborhood have each received a cost share grant to install a […]
Smart Irrigation Reduces Water Waste
Over-irrigating in the land of 10,000 lakes Few people realize that the land of 10,000 lakes may soon face a water shortage. While surface water […]
Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina Water Quality Study
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect, manage, and restore the bodies of water in our District, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has […]
Welcome 2019 summer intern
Our 2019 summer intern, Megan, started in the middle of May. We are excited to have Megan on board! Megan will be assisting with the […]
High Water Levels
High Water Levels in District Wet conditions across the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District are causing high water levels in many District lakes. The National […]
Normandale Lake Alum Treatment complete
Alum treatment complete On Wednesday, May 8th, HAB Aquatic Solutions finished the alum treatment on Normandale Lake in Bloomington. The alum was applied via an […]
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, […]
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, […]