Anniversary of the 1987 Super Storm
1987 Super Storm 35 years ago, on July 23-24, the metro area witnessed a historic rain event: the 1987 Super Storm. The Nine Mile Creek […]
Blue-green algae blooms: “when in doubt, keep out”
Blue-green algae blooms “When in doubt, keep out” Have you come across a lake that looks like it has spilled green paint on it or […]
Electrofishing for carp on Normandale Lake
Electrofishing for carp on Normandale Lake This story was aired by WCCO on July 8th, 2022. Normandale Lake has been the focus of an intensive, […]
9 Mile Creek EAW
SOUTH FORK NINE MILE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has released an […]
Welcome Ani, new summer intern!
The District is excited to welcome Ani Kruse as the new summer intern for 2022. She has only been here a week and already been […]
Normandale Lake Herbicide Treatment
Herbicide Treatment on Normandale Lake Updated May 18, 2022 An herbicide treatment using diquat occured on Normandale Lake on May 17. The herbicide treatment was […]
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 […]