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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

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    Understanding Our Urban Watershed

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles and encompasses the land area draining to Nine Mile Creek. We serve the residents, property-owners and visitors of the cities in our district: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
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    Your Role in the Watershed

    Every one lives in a watershed, and we all have a role in protecting our water resources. Small and incremental actions can add up to big effects on the health of our lakes and creeks.
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    9 Mile Creek Discovery Point

    Discovery Point is our headquarters and a unique educational facility. Visitors learn best practices in water management and conservation in a wooded setting. The 5.3 acre, wooded site connects to walking trails and a wetland.
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    What's Happening in the Watershed?

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is committed to protecting and preserving the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Every year, staff and volunteers take part in activities reaching out to our community.
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    About Us

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, through the efforts of our staff, board, advisory committees, consulting engineers, and partners, works to protect and preserve the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed.
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District News

Normandale Lake Project Feedback

  • Posted: February 22, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Share Your Feedback Let us know how you think the Normandale Water Quality Project Improvement Project is going. Share your feedback with the Nine Mile […]

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It’s our Environmental Doody

  • Posted: February 17, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

We Need Your Help! In 2018, Nine Mile Creek was listed on Minnesota’s Impaired Waters list for e-coli. That means there are more than 126 […]

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Cost Share Information Session Video Available

  • Posted: February 12, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Cost Share Information Session Video Available Want to learn more about Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Grants? Watch this Cost Share Information Session video to learn […]

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Explore our Story Map

  • Posted: February 3, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Explore our story map! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District invites you to dive into our history with this story map! It was originally launched […]

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View Monitoring Data

  • Posted: January 13, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

New tool available to view monitoring data The District has debuted a new tool that stakeholders and members of the public can use to view […]

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Chloride Reduction Grants Available

  • Posted: December 18, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Grants Available to Organizations to Reduce Chloride Use The Lower Minnesota River Collaborative is excited to announce the launching the Chloride Reduction Grant Program!  The […]

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2021 photo calendars are here!

  • Posted: December 16, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, News

The long awaited Photo Calendars have arrived! Every other year, we hold a photo contest and members of the community submit their favorite shots of […]

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Salt Watch Volunteers Needed

  • Posted: December 10, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Help test for chloride in the Nine Mile Creek watershed Nine Mile Creek needs your help! In 2004, the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) placed […]

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Become a Junior Watershed Explorer

  • Posted: November 12, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Come explore! In this program, you will explore the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, complete fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn about your relationship with […]

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Join our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

  • Posted: November 6, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Seeking applicants for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is accepting applications to fill vacant […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar04

    Board Workshop

  • Mar05

    Friday Fireplace Reads

  • Mar17

    Board Meeting

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How Can I Help?

Pick up dog poop even during the winter.

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Feb 25

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Want to learn about District updates and volunteer opportunities? Sign up for our e-newsletter here: http://ow.ly/96Xf50DGO0U

Want to learn about District updates and volunteer opportunities? Sign up for our e-newsletter here: http://ow.ly/96Xf50DGO0U ...

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Feb 25

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Salt has impacts on our waterways, from the smallest water bug, to the tastiest trout. This article from Clean Water MN tells how one organization is working to spread the word! http://ow.ly/Tf8E50DJ8R8

Salt has impacts on our waterways, from the smallest water bug, to the tastiest trout. This article from Clean Water MN tells how one organization is working to spread the word! http://ow.ly/Tf8E50DJ8R8 ...

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Feb 24

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The application deadline for our 2021 Stewardship grants is coming up—March 19th. Have an idea for a green roof, permeable pavers, a raingarden, or shoreline buffer that might improve our watershed's water quality? Apply on our website today! #nmcwd

The application deadline for our 2021 Stewardship grants is coming up—March 19th. Have an idea for a green roof, permeable pavers, a raingarden, or shoreline buffer that might improve our watershed's water quality? Apply on our website today! #nmcwd ...

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Feb 23

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Did you know that most fishing jigs and sinkers have lead in them? And just like in humans, that lead can poison wildlife. Help us protect Minnesota wildlife and use lead free tackle. @leadoutmn
Photos by: MPCA, MNDNR
#GetTheLeadOut

Did you know that most fishing jigs and sinkers have lead in them? And just like in humans, that lead can poison wildlife. Help us protect Minnesota wildlife and use lead free tackle. @leadoutmn
Photos by: MPCA, MNDNR
#GetTheLeadOut
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Feb 22

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It stinks, but you've gotta pick it up. Dog poop adds extra Nitrogen and Phosphorous to our lakes and streams which can make them green and smell. Scoop that poop. #CleanWater #nmcwd

It stinks, but you've gotta pick it up. Dog poop adds extra Nitrogen and Phosphorous to our lakes and streams which can make them green and smell. Scoop that poop. #CleanWater #nmcwd ...

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Feb 19

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Remember to keep your storm drains clear even in winter. Break down those ice dams. Sweep up that road salt. 
Thank you drain adopters, keep up the great work!
@AdoptaDrainMN

Remember to keep your storm drains clear even in winter. Break down those ice dams. Sweep up that road salt.
Thank you drain adopters, keep up the great work!
@AdoptaDrainMN
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Feb 18

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A community meeting will be held at 6:30PM to give an update on the Normandale Lake Water Quality Improvement Project. Hear about lake monitoring data and the District’s adaptive management strategy for the lake. Find the zoom link on our website. #nmcwd

A community meeting will be held at 6:30PM to give an update on the Normandale Lake Water Quality Improvement Project. Hear about lake monitoring data and the District’s adaptive management strategy for the lake. Find the zoom link on our website. #nmcwd ...

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Feb 17

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Hear how the Normandale Lake Project is going at our Zoom meeting tomorrow, Thursday February 18 at 6:30. Visit the event page on our website for the link.

Hear how the Normandale Lake Project is going at our Zoom meeting tomorrow, Thursday February 18 at 6:30. Visit the event page on our website for the link. ...

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Feb 17

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Please pick up after your dogs. Dog poop gets washed straight into our lakes and streams and can make them unsafe for swimming. #cleanwater #nmcwd #NoPoopFairy

Please pick up after your dogs. Dog poop gets washed straight into our lakes and streams and can make them unsafe for swimming. #cleanwater #nmcwd #NoPoopFairy ...

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Feb 16

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Thanks to Charlotte for these beautiful, ethereal images of #9milecreek #nmcwd #winterwonderland

Thanks to Charlotte for these beautiful, ethereal images of #9milecreek #nmcwd #winterwonderland ...

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