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Welcome Carrie!

  • Posted: June 13, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Welcome Carrie! Carrie Bush joins NMCWD with years of experience in creative leadership and community engagement. She is a passionate storyteller dedicated to amplifying the […]

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Welcome Emma!

  • Posted: June 11, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Emma Gross as our new Summer Field Intern! Emma will be working mainly on permit inspections and fisheries/water resource […]

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Solar Panels installed on Discovery Point

  • Posted: April 25, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Discovery Point is getting SOLAR POWER NMCWD added solar panels to help power our building and benefit our community now and into the future. We […]

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Learn about our Seed Lab

  • Posted: March 31, 2025
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

Office Seed Lab Updates   The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has a seed lab located in the greenhouse at its office. After winterizing the […]

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Discovery Point Closed for Holidays

  • Posted: December 18, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

From 12/23/2024- 12/27/2024, Discovery Point will be closed for the holidays.   For urgent matters, please reach out to the Administrator, Erica Sniegowski, at 952-658-9024.

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Correction to Photo Calendar

  • Posted: December 17, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Photo Calendars Please note that some of the watershed district’s board meetings are listed incorrectly in the 2025 photo calendar. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed […]

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Welcome our new Board Manager, Brian!

  • Posted: October 4, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Brian Kirk as our new Board Manager! Brian Kirk was appointed in October 2024 as the newest Board Manger […]

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Welcome Claire!

  • Posted: September 27, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Claire Volk as our new GreenCorps member! Claire is the newest GreenCorps member at Nine Mile Creek. During her […]

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Welcome Cynthia!

  • Posted: August 22, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

The District is excited to welcome Cynthia Rubio as our new Administrative Specialist! Cynthia provides administrative and day-to-day operations support for the District, which includes […]

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Starry Trek 2024

  • Posted: July 30, 2024
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Events, News

NMCWD is a host site for Starry Trek 2024. We’re looking for brave volunteers to help us locate and identify invasive species like starry stonewort. […]

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Upcoming Events

Jun 17
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Jul 11
7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Waters at the Richfield Farmer’s Market

Jul 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 10
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Project Tour

Aug 12
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Community Advisory Committee meeting

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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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Submit your photos in our photo contest for our 2027 calendar!

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Join us and your community at the Edina Farmer's Market (7499 France Ave S.) We are pleased to present artist and botanist Sarah Nassif's “Weaving Water Workshop,” a pop-up fiber art studio, as part of our new Creative Waters public engagement program. We will be at the South end of the market.

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Join us and your community at the Edina Farmer`s Market (7499 France Ave S.) We are pleased to present artist and botanist Sarah Nassif`s “Weaving Water Workshop,” a pop-up fiber art studio, as part of our new Creative Waters public engagement program. We will be at the South end of the market.

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Jun 3

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During a Minnesota summer, we may see heavy periods of rainfall followed by extended drought. Homeowners with lawns should adjust irrigation practices accordingly. This means no longer relying on the “set it and forget it” irrigation schedule that is often programmed into automatic systems.

https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/water-saving-strategies-home-lawns

During a Minnesota summer, we may see heavy periods of rainfall followed by extended drought. Homeowners with lawns should adjust irrigation practices accordingly. This means no longer relying on the “set it and forget it” irrigation schedule that is often programmed into automatic systems.

https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/water-saving-strategies-home-lawns
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Last week Nine Mile Creek Watershed District staff got CPR and First Aid certified!

Last week Nine Mile Creek Watershed District staff got CPR and First Aid certified! ...

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May 29

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A young resident of the Nine Mile Creek watershed noticed buckthorn growing in the woods along Bush Lake, near property of the Izaak Walton League of America. After learning how invasive buckthorn can be and the harm it causes to native habitats, she decided to take action. She started a petition supporting the restoration of the woodland area, and it has already gathered more than 80 signatures.

On May 20, 2026, she shared her story during the public comment period at the beginning of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board meeting. Her remarks were a powerful reminder that community members of all ages can make a difference and help advocate for the natural spaces they care about.

This project also highlights the value of public engagement in shaping district priorities. Over the years, the district has expanded opportunities for residents and community partners to provide input and collaborate on some aspects of our projects, including restoring the woodland area Fall spoke about. It is a great example of how community voices can help guide watershed management decisions and lead to meaningful improvements.

A young resident of the Nine Mile Creek watershed noticed buckthorn growing in the woods along Bush Lake, near property of the Izaak Walton League of America. After learning how invasive buckthorn can be and the harm it causes to native habitats, she decided to take action. She started a petition supporting the restoration of the woodland area, and it has already gathered more than 80 signatures.

On May 20, 2026, she shared her story during the public comment period at the beginning of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board meeting. Her remarks were a powerful reminder that community members of all ages can make a difference and help advocate for the natural spaces they care about.

This project also highlights the value of public engagement in shaping district priorities. Over the years, the district has expanded opportunities for residents and community partners to provide input and collaborate on some aspects of our projects, including restoring the woodland area Fall spoke about. It is a great example of how community voices can help guide watershed management decisions and lead to meaningful improvements.
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May 28

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Keep grass clippings and fertilizer out of the street. These add nutrients to lakes and can cause nuisance algae blooms. Sweep up spills and sweep or blow clippings back onto the lawn.

Keep grass clippings and fertilizer out of the street. These add nutrients to lakes and can cause nuisance algae blooms. Sweep up spills and sweep or blow clippings back onto the lawn. ...

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May 27

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How can you help pollinators if you don’t have a yard? Container gardening with native plants!
Blue Thumb’s blog post covers how to create vibrant, low‑cost habitats on your patio, balcony, or doorstep. They walk through each step, using native plants that thrive in Minnesota’s climate, save you money in the long run, and reward you with blooms all season long.
Read on at bluethumb.org/container-gardening-with-pollinators
#ContainerGardening #PlantForPollinators #minnesotagardening #bluethumbmn

How can you help pollinators if you don’t have a yard? Container gardening with native plants!
Blue Thumb’s blog post covers how to create vibrant, low‑cost habitats on your patio, balcony, or doorstep. They walk through each step, using native plants that thrive in Minnesota’s climate, save you money in the long run, and reward you with blooms all season long.
Read on at bluethumb.org/container-gardening-with-pollinators
#ContainerGardening #PlantForPollinators #minnesotagardening #bluethumbmn
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Adopt a drain and keep it clean this summer; you'll be helping the lakes and creeks! Everything that goes into the drain ends up in the lakes, with no filtering or processing along the way. Find a drain near you at mn.adopt-a-drain.org
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Adopt a drain and keep it clean this summer; you`ll be helping the lakes and creeks! Everything that goes into the drain ends up in the lakes, with no filtering or processing along the way. Find a drain near you at mn.adopt-a-drain.org
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Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day today, 5/25.
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Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day today, 5/25.
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