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District office requires masking

  • Posted: August 4, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

The District office at 12800 Gerard Drive, Eden Prairie is once again requiring masks for all visitors. The front door will still be open (though […]

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District office re-opening

  • Posted: July 2, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

The District office at 12800 Gerard Drive, Eden Prairie will be re-opening on July 6, 2021. The front door will be open (though the inner […]

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Prescribed burn at District office

  • Posted: May 7, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

Prescribed Burn On May 12th, Red Rock Fire (a Minnesota Native Landscapes company) conducted a small prescribed burn at Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s property […]

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Discovery Point Buckthorn Removal Work

  • Posted: March 25, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Discovery Point Phase 3 Habitat Restoration The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, in partnership with the City of Eden Prairie, will begin the final phase […]

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New Seed Lab Coming Soon!

  • Posted: October 27, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point

  We are very excited to announce that this fall Discovery Point is creating its very own seed lab. The lab will house native wildflower […]

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Mask Up MN at NMCWD

  • Posted: July 24, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, News

As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor’s Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces […]

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District Board and Committee Meetings will be held remotely

  • Posted: March 24, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, News

Until further notice, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board and Committee Meetings will be held via telephone conference call, or other electronic means. The Board […]

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Signs of Spring

  • Posted: April 19, 2019
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

New spring plants at Discovery Point Spring is in full swing at Discovery Point, and staff have discovered many new plants poking up through last […]

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Transform your yard into a Monarch Oasis

  • Posted: April 17, 2019
  • Categories: Discovery Point, News, Seasonal Highlights

Bonnie Juran learned about the critical loss of monarch habitat soon after becoming a master gardener. Armed with new knowledge about the trees, shrubs, and […]

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Winter wonderland

  • Posted: February 12, 2019
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

Did you know you can go sledding at Discovery Point? All this new snow has made for great sledding conditions on the hill off Gerard […]

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Upcoming Events

Aug 19
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 24
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Lake Cornelia & Lake Nancy Community Meeting

Aug 25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Creative Waters and the City of Richfield at Adam’s Hill Pond

Sep 2
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Workshop

Sep 16
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

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How Can I Help?

SEASONAL TIP: Want cleaner lakes and less flood risk in your neighborhood? Join the Grate Drain Race! Adopt drains and clean them for prizes!

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Aug 13

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If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

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Aug 12

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When you're out fishing make sure you are using lead free tackle!

Some great alternatives are tungsten, bismuth, steel, or tin.

When you`re out fishing make sure you are using lead free tackle!

Some great alternatives are tungsten, bismuth, steel, or tin.

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Aug 11

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We are almost two weeks in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District 

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
 or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

We are almost two weeks in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

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Aug 7

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Look who we ran into at Moir Park on this beautiful day!

Look who we ran into at Moir Park on this beautiful day!

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Aug 6

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We are almost one week in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District 

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
 or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

We are almost one week in!! Keep it up NMCWD!!! Remember if you have already adopted a drain, remember to log your cleanings!! The new adoptions and cleanings will be added to the dashboard on our website weekly. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Learn more about storm drains and the competition visit
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race
or if you want to adopt a drain go to mn.adopt-a-drain.org

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Aug 5

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Central Park is taking shape! 
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park's amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek. 
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/

Central Park is taking shape!
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park`s amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek.
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/

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Aug 4

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Our Photo Contest is open until  September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don't wait! Submit your photos today! 
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

Our Photo Contest is open until September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don`t wait! Submit your photos today!
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

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Aug 3

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We will be at the Bloomington Farmer's market this Saturday, August 8th, 
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
in the East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

Stop by and say hi!!

We will be at the Bloomington Farmer`s market this Saturday, August 8th,
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
in the East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

Stop by and say hi!!

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Jul 31

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The Grate Drain Race starts tomorrow August 1! For the first time ever, we're going head to head with @rpbcwd in a competition to see which watershed can get the most drains adopted. You can join this showdown from August through November by adopting and cleaning a stormdrain near you. 

We'll be awarding prizes for best drain name, as well as holding raffles for new drain adoptions and cleanings recorded (so even if you already have a drain, you can still compete!) Learn more about the competition and how to adopt drains at the link in our bio.

The Grate Drain Race starts tomorrow August 1! For the first time ever, we`re going head to head with @rpbcwd in a competition to see which watershed can get the most drains adopted. You can join this showdown from August through November by adopting and cleaning a stormdrain near you.

We`ll be awarding prizes for best drain name, as well as holding raffles for new drain adoptions and cleanings recorded (so even if you already have a drain, you can still compete!) Learn more about the competition and how to adopt drains at the link in our bio.

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Jul 30

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Our free soil testing program is open for another month, so if you want the nutrients in your soil tested, sign up soon! We are working with the UMN Soil Lab on sample analysis, and covering the cost for all samples taken within our watershed. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing

Our free soil testing program is open for another month, so if you want the nutrients in your soil tested, sign up soon! We are working with the UMN Soil Lab on sample analysis, and covering the cost for all samples taken within our watershed. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing

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