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New Board Manager Appointed

  • Posted: September 23, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

In late September, Larry Olson was appointed as the newest Board Manager for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. As an Edina resident, Manager Olson […]

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Mirror Lake Recreational Water Advisory Still in Effect

  • Posted: August 28, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Mirror Lake: Recreational Water Advisory September 18, 2019 The recreational water advisory for Mirror Lake is still in effect. Based on a sample from September […]

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Become a Minnesota Water Steward

  • Posted: August 1, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Now accepting applications for Minnesota Steward Program Do you want to protect clean water in a lake or stream you care about? Become a Minnesota […]

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Cost Share Project Highlight

  • Posted: July 29, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

District Cost Share Projects Highlighted in Star Tribune Article Three homes in a Bloomington neighborhood have each received a cost share grant to install a […]

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Anniversary stickers

  • Posted: July 12, 2019
  • Categories: District News, Seasonal Highlights

Celebrate 60 years of water protection with us by picking up one of these limited edition stickers! The sticker features the two branches of 9 […]

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Lake Cornelia and Lake Edina Water Quality Study

  • Posted: June 20, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect, manage, and restore the bodies of water in our District, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has […]

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Popup Cart popping up near you

  • Posted: June 17, 2019
  • Categories: District News, Events, Seasonal Highlights

The Nine Mile Creek Popup Education Cart is coming to an event near you in 2019! This cart, funded by a Hennepin County grant, pops […]

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Welcome 2019 summer intern

  • Posted: May 21, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Our 2019 summer intern, Megan, started in the middle of May. We are excited to have Megan on board! Megan will be assisting with the […]

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High Water Levels

  • Posted: May 17, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

High Water Levels in District Wet conditions across the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District are causing high water levels in many District lakes. The National […]

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Normandale Lake Alum Treatment complete

  • Posted: May 10, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Alum treatment complete On Wednesday, May 8th, HAB Aquatic Solutions finished the alum treatment on Normandale Lake in Bloomington. The alum was applied via an […]

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Upcoming Events

May 2
Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Valley Park Creek Cleanup

May 6
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Workshop

May 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Equity Workgroup Meeting

May 20
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 10
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Project Tour 2026

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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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Apr 22

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Happy Earth Day! Despite all the challenges our planet faces, we take hope in the fact that there are so many advocates fighting for a healthy Earth. We are grateful for each and every one of you.

It's the only planet we've got, and we're all on it together. 🌎

📷: Ryan G

Happy Earth Day! Despite all the challenges our planet faces, we take hope in the fact that there are so many advocates fighting for a healthy Earth. We are grateful for each and every one of you.

It`s the only planet we`ve got, and we`re all on it together. 🌎

📷: Ryan G
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Apr 21

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For Volunteer Appreciation Week, we're highlighting our Adopt a Creek program. Now with more sections of various lengths, this program allows you to choose a section of Nine Mile Creek to clean trash out of. It also shows you which sections have been claimed and which are still available. 

You can visit your section on your own time; we also have equipment you can borrow, like work gloves and trash grabbers.

Find out more at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/adopt-a-creek/

For Volunteer Appreciation Week, we`re highlighting our Adopt a Creek program. Now with more sections of various lengths, this program allows you to choose a section of Nine Mile Creek to clean trash out of. It also shows you which sections have been claimed and which are still available.

You can visit your section on your own time; we also have equipment you can borrow, like work gloves and trash grabbers.

Find out more at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/adopt-a-creek/
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Apr 20

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It's Volunteer Appreciation Week, and our volunteers are definitely worthy of appreciation! From cleaning up trash to staffing booths at community events, our volunteers are the best! 

If you want to volunteer, join us at the annual Valley Park trash clean up in Hopkins on Saturday May 2 from 1-3PM. Learn more here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/event/valley-park-creek-cleanup/

It`s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and our volunteers are definitely worthy of appreciation! From cleaning up trash to staffing booths at community events, our volunteers are the best!

If you want to volunteer, join us at the annual Valley Park trash clean up in Hopkins on Saturday May 2 from 1-3PM. Learn more here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/event/valley-park-creek-cleanup/
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Apr 17

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"Spring is finally here in Minnesota. Dark nights are giving way to longer days and slushy snowscapes yield to grounds budded with green. And with it comes the urge to get out in the garden. But wait! Hold off on the yard cleanup just yet. Many pollinators are still overwintering in last year’s plant material. As we gear up for the growing season, we talked with several Blue Thumb partners about the when and how of pollinator-friendly spring yard care." - read more at https://bluethumb.org/pollinator-friendly-spring-gardening/

"Spring is finally here in Minnesota. Dark nights are giving way to longer days and slushy snowscapes yield to grounds budded with green. And with it comes the urge to get out in the garden. But wait! Hold off on the yard cleanup just yet. Many pollinators are still overwintering in last year’s plant material. As we gear up for the growing season, we talked with several Blue Thumb partners about the when and how of pollinator-friendly spring yard care." - read more at https://bluethumb.org/pollinator-friendly-spring-gardening/ ...

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Apr 16

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Join us as we explore our spring ephemerals at Discovery Point!

Can you find some of these in your neighborhood?

Join us as we explore our spring ephemerals at Discovery Point!

Can you find some of these in your neighborhood?
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Apr 14

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Spring clean up is here!
Join us on May 2, 2026 from 1-3p at Valley Park in Hopkins for a trash clean.

More information and sign up here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/.../valley-park-creek-cleanup/

Spring clean up is here!
Join us on May 2, 2026 from 1-3p at Valley Park in Hopkins for a trash clean.

More information and sign up here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/.../valley-park-creek-cleanup/
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Apr 10

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Join us for the FINAL Stem on Tap of the season- this month the topic is-
Drinking Water Sources, Treatment + Conservation

Rick Wahlen, Utilities Operations Manager, City of Eden Prairie
Joe Dusek, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, City of Eden Prairie
Wednesday, April 15th, 4:30-6:30pm | Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant

Not all drinking water sources are equal, and neither are treatment systems. Some are very simple and basic, while others are extraordinarily complex. You will  have an opportunity to tour the plant and observe the robust treatment process as we learn how Eden Prairie protects the quantity and quality of its deep well drinking water. 

Since this month’s event will take place at a working, industrial facility, the “Tap” in “STEM on Tap” this month is the drinking water tap! No alcohol is allowed. 

Registar here: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-stem-on-tap-drinking-water-sources-treatment-conservation-tickets-1985722360033?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the FINAL Stem on Tap of the season- this month the topic is-
Drinking Water Sources, Treatment + Conservation

Rick Wahlen, Utilities Operations Manager, City of Eden Prairie
Joe Dusek, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, City of Eden Prairie
Wednesday, April 15th, 4:30-6:30pm | Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant

Not all drinking water sources are equal, and neither are treatment systems. Some are very simple and basic, while others are extraordinarily complex. You will have an opportunity to tour the plant and observe the robust treatment process as we learn how Eden Prairie protects the quantity and quality of its deep well drinking water.

Since this month’s event will take place at a working, industrial facility, the “Tap” in “STEM on Tap” this month is the drinking water tap! No alcohol is allowed.

Registar here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-stem-on-tap-drinking-water-sources-treatment-conservation-tickets-1985722360033?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Apr 10

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Meet us at the Southdale YMCA 
on April 29th and learn more about Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Some of the things you could learn:

The work we do to protect and manage surface water across our communities.
Education and volunteer opportunities 
Cost Share grants to help transform your yard or shoreline

Meet us at the Southdale YMCA
on April 29th and learn more about Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Some of the things you could learn:

The work we do to protect and manage surface water across our communities.
Education and volunteer opportunities
Cost Share grants to help transform your yard or shoreline
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Apr 9

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Here is an opportunity to explore, discover and learn 
Earth Day week at the Ridgedale Library (12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN). 

We will be there from 11-2p with Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop. 

Free of charge! Hope to see you there! 

Sarah J. Nassif, Artist @sarahjnassif #EarthDay

Here is an opportunity to explore, discover and learn
Earth Day week at the Ridgedale Library (12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN).

We will be there from 11-2p with Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop.

Free of charge! Hope to see you there!

Sarah J. Nassif, Artist @sarahjnassif #EarthDay
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Apr 8

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The birds are chirping and the flowers are beginning to bloom. It must be spring, and you know what that means....spring clean up is here.
Join us on May 2, 2026 from 1-3p at Valley Park in Hopkins for a trash clean. 

More information and sign up here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/valley-park-creek-cleanup/

The birds are chirping and the flowers are beginning to bloom. It must be spring, and you know what that means....spring clean up is here.
Join us on May 2, 2026 from 1-3p at Valley Park in Hopkins for a trash clean.

More information and sign up here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/valley-park-creek-cleanup/
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