Erin Hunker appointed to Board of Managers
Five managers, appointed by Hennepin County Commissioners to three-year terms, direct the activities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The Board of Managers works […]
District receives Public Good Award
At its Annual Member Meeting and 80th Anniversary Celebration on October 8, 2017, the Bush Lake Chapter of the Izaak Walton League awarded the Nine […]
Getting Started in Organic Lawn Care
A healthy lawn doesn’t have to include loads of harmful chemicals. Just ask “Organic Bob” Dahm, one of Nine Mile Creek’s Minnesota Water Stewards, who […]
Recreational Water Advisory Lifted: Lake Cornelia
UPDATE: WATER ADVISORY LIFTED September 29, 2017 The water advisory issued on August 17, 2017, affecting Lake Cornelia has been lifted. Water quality samples collected […]
Going Native With Shoreline Restoration
From green concrete to pollinator haven Shoreline restoration may not be a top concern for most congregations, but for members of Colonial Church in Edina, […]
New Boat Cleaning Station installed at Bryant Lake
Decontaminate your boat at Bryant Lake The world’s first user operated watercraft cleaning station is ready for use at Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden […]
Floating Islands Launched
Floating Islands Launched in Eden Prairie Three floating islands were launched in Carmel Pond on June 10. Floating islands are structures made of recycled, non-toxic […]
Goldfish a Problem for Local Lakes
Goldfish kept as pets at someone’s home are a common site, but goldfish found at a construction site is not expected. Yet, that is what […]
Deer Exclosure at Discovery Point
Keeping hungry animals at bay Minnesota Native Landscapes installed a small deer exclosure in the restoration area at Discovery Point in late April. The 8 foot […]
District Awarded AIS Prevention Grant
District Awarded Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Grant The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District was awarded a $15,000 grant from Hennepin County to conduct public […]