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2025 Water Quality Monitoring Report now available

  • Posted: June 18, 2026
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, Seasonal Highlights

In 2025 Nine Mile Creek Watershed District monitored the following lakes: Arrowhead, Bush, Indianhead, Lake Cornelia’s North and South basins, Lake Holiday, Minnetoga Lake, Normandale […]

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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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Upcoming Events

Jul 11
7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Waters at the Richfield Farmer’s Market

Jul 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bryant Lake Public Meeting (Virtual)

Jul 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Minnetoga Lake Public Meeting

Jul 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 10
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Project Tour

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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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Enjoy the beautiful weather today—maybe by exploring one of Minnesota's amazing natural spaces. Have fun and  remember to stay safe on the water! 

Photo credit: Paul Raymaker

Enjoy the beautiful weather today—maybe by exploring one of Minnesota`s amazing natural spaces. Have fun and remember to stay safe on the water!

Photo credit: Paul Raymaker
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What you do makes a difference. Help prevent the spread! 

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/ais/

What you do makes a difference. Help prevent the spread!

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/ais/
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Jul 1

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Met us at the market! 

We will be at the Richfield Farmer's Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield)  on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop! 

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and 
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

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Met us at the market!

We will be at the Richfield Farmer`s Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield) on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop!

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

@sarahjnassif @cityofrichfield City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government
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Jun 30

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Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

https://youtu.be/nqoq4c5y380?si=rHTHNB7q9dPkJ_MD

Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

https://youtu.be/nqoq4c5y380?si=rHTHNB7q9dPkJ_MD
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Jun 26

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Happy fun photo Friday! 

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same? 

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor

Happy fun photo Friday!

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same?

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor
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Jun 24

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Don't forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year's photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website.

Don`t forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year`s photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website. ...

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Jun 23

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Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek's soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/

Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek`s soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/ ...

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Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/ ...

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Happy Summer Solstice! 

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.

Happy Summer Solstice!

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.
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