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Clean up fall leaves and stormdrains

  • Posted: October 15, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Join in the nation’s largest Adopt A Drain program and adopt a drain in your neighborhood! Fall is a great time to pledge to clean […]

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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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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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