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Lake Cornelia Alum Treatment

  • Posted: May 15, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Project Purpose Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina are shallow lakes with poor water quality that are on the state’s impaired waters list for excess nutrients. […]

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Welcome Megan, 2020 Summer Intern

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

Megan Jester was hired as the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District intern for the summer of 2020. Last summer, Megan worked as an intern for […]

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District receives Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention grant

  • Posted: April 30, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District was awarded an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention grant from Hennepin County. We received $20,000 to research goldfish in […]

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District receives Hennepin County grant

  • Posted: April 3, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District was recently awarded an Opportunity Grant from Hennepin County for our non-profit stormwater best management practice project. The District […]

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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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NMCWD Response to COVID-19

  • Posted: March 23, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Updated June 28, 2022 District Office protocols As of June 28th, masks are no longer required at the District office (Discovery Point), located at 12800 […]

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Spring flooding potential

  • Posted: March 22, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Potential for spring flooding The major/moderate flooding risk across the Upper Midwest has decreased due to mostly dry weather in February and March. However, with […]

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Honoring Volunteers of Distinction

  • Posted: February 19, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

On February 5th, four Volunteers of Distinction were honored at our Volunteer Gathering. These four volunteers have dedicated so much time and effort to outreach, […]

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District honored with award

  • Posted: December 11, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Events

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District staff and managers were honored to accept an award for 60 years of watershed management from the Minnesota Association of […]

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Celebrating 60 years

  • Posted: October 15, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Events

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District recently celebrated its 60 year anniversary at the Hyland Hills Ski Chalet. Thank you to all those who were […]

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Upcoming Events

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

Aug 13
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Creative Waters at Unity in the Community

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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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Jun 18

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Over the past couple years, we've been partnering with the  @mnzoo to make use of the invasive carp and goldfish we remove from our lakes. Many animals at the zoo eat fish, and it seems the brown bears on Russia's Grizzly Coast exhibit really like them! This shot shows how the bear keepers use our fish as an enrichment tool for them.

By removing these invasive fish, we're allowing more space for native fish like bluegill and bass to live in our lakes. It also keeps the lakes healthier, which helps native water plants to thrive. And, it provides a great local food source for hungry zoo animals!

Over the past couple years, we`ve been partnering with the @mnzoo to make use of the invasive carp and goldfish we remove from our lakes. Many animals at the zoo eat fish, and it seems the brown bears on Russia`s Grizzly Coast exhibit really like them! This shot shows how the bear keepers use our fish as an enrichment tool for them.

By removing these invasive fish, we`re allowing more space for native fish like bluegill and bass to live in our lakes. It also keeps the lakes healthier, which helps native water plants to thrive. And, it provides a great local food source for hungry zoo animals!
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Jun 18

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Bringing your dogs to the summer picnic or lake barbeque? Of course you are, they're the life of the party. But, what isn't so fun is their poo. Your hosts don't want it left in the backyard, so why would you leave it behind on a trail during a walk? Pick it up and throw it out. You'll keep the creek healthier too.

Bringing your dogs to the summer picnic or lake barbeque? Of course you are, they`re the life of the party. But, what isn`t so fun is their poo. Your hosts don`t want it left in the backyard, so why would you leave it behind on a trail during a walk? Pick it up and throw it out. You`ll keep the creek healthier too. ...

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Jun 17

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Learn more about the new Lawns to Legumes program, Habitat at Home! This free, guided program will help Minnesotans create, expand, or care for pollinator-friendly spaces this fall.
Participants receive seasonal step-by-step guidance, access to webinars and resources, and opportunities to connect with a community across the state. Optional coaching is available as capacity allows. No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.
Sign up at: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/
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Learn more about the new Lawns to Legumes program, Habitat at Home! This free, guided program will help Minnesotans create, expand, or care for pollinator-friendly spaces this fall.
Participants receive seasonal step-by-step guidance, access to webinars and resources, and opportunities to connect with a community across the state. Optional coaching is available as capacity allows. No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.
Sign up at: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/
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Jun 16

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

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

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Jun 15

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The birds can definitely see the windows now! We installed Acopian birdsavers window cords to prevent birds from hitting the glass and injuring themselves. Staff snapped this photo of what looks to be a goldfinch using the cords as a perch!

The birds can definitely see the windows now! We installed Acopian birdsavers window cords to prevent birds from hitting the glass and injuring themselves. Staff snapped this photo of what looks to be a goldfinch using the cords as a perch! ...

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Jun 5

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Jun 4

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

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

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Jun 3

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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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