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Rules Revision Public Comment Period closed

  • Posted: October 25, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

The comment period has closed. Notice of 45-day Public Comment Period for NMCWD Proposed Rule Revisions and Public Hearing The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District […]

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District Switching to Online Permit Application System

  • Posted: September 27, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

New Online Permit Application The District has developed an online form for permit applications. This new platform will automatically integrate application data into our internal […]

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Hiring Water Resources Project Manager!

  • Posted: September 21, 2023
  • Categories: District News, News

The application period for this position has closed. Join our team! Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is hiring a Water Resources Project Manager. More details […]

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Welcome Dylan!

  • Posted: July 12, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

DYLAN MONAHAN JOINS NMCWD STAFF Dylan is joining the staff at Nine Mile Creek Watershed District as a part-time Administrative Assistant. He graduated in May […]

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Lake Cornelia: Recreational Water Advisory continues

  • Posted: July 7, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Updated 9/11/2023 WARNING- The public should avoid contact with the water in Lake Cornelia, Edina. The water contains blue-green algae at levels that may cause […]

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*New* Technical Assistance for NMCWD Grant Applications

  • Posted: May 5, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Funding for site assessments and project design Interested in starting a clean water or habitat improvement project, but don’t know where to start or need […]

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Adopt a Drain by music

  • Posted: March 28, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Musical Drains A student in the Master of Art in Sustainable Design program created a unique way of interpreting Adopt a Drain data: through music. […]

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Initiative aims to shift culture of ice-melt use

  • Posted: February 2, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Published in the Star Tribune, February 1, 2023 Minnesota has struggled to kick the habit of oversalting winter sidewalks and roads. Yes, the ice is […]

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Cost share grants available

  • Posted: December 27, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Cost Share Grants Available The application period for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Cost Share Grant program is open! Grant funds are available to […]

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The Importance of Organics Recycling

  • Posted: November 21, 2022
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

Why it Matters While recycling things like plastic, glass, and paper products is a very common practice, organics recycling, and composting is becoming more common […]

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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.

@sarahjnassif
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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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