Learn about shallow lakes
Learn about shallow lakes! This video is a general overview on shallow lakes, how they function, and some management strategies. Remember that each lake is […]
Apply for a Habitat Restoration Grant
Grant Money Available Cost share grant funds are available for habitat restoration projects that occur within the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Grants for up […]
District finalizes AIS Rapid Response Plan
AIS Rapid Response Plan District Board of Managers recently approved the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Rapid Response Plan. In the Plan, District staff lays out […]
A better approach to water softening
Water softeners lead to chloride pollution Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are among the state’s most beloved features, but the excessive use of salt to treat […]
Gatewood kindergarten program takes learning outside
One of the elementary schools in the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is transitioning to an outdoor learning model. Gatewood Elementary, part of the Hopkins […]
2021 Annual Communication
2021 Annual Communication posted The 2021 Annual Communication is now available on our website! This seven page report highlights the District’s activities and accomplishments of […]
Salt Awareness Week Jan 24-28
Tune in to webinars about salt reduction. Excessive application of winter road salt prematurely ages roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Additionally, all the salt that we […]
City of Edina reduces salt use
Maintaining safety while reducing salt. The City of Edina has reduced their salt use by 30% since 2016. Even with this amazing reduction, crews continue […]
Welcome Brett
Brett Eidem joins NMCWD staff Brett was hired as the Nine Mile Creek Natural Resources Project and Planning Manager in the fall of 2021. Brett […]
Lawns to Legumes applications open
The Lawns to Legumes pilot program offers a combination of workshops, coaching, planting guides and cost-share funding (individual support grants) for installing pollinator-friendly native plantings […]