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2023 Annual Communication

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

A look back at 2023 Our annual communication is out for you to look through. See what we’ve accomplished in the past year, including projects, […]

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Administrator Randy Anhorn retired

  • Posted: December 19, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Administrator Randy Anhorn retired at the end of December 2023. Randy has been with the District for over seven years, and has made some positive […]

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Join our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

  • Posted: October 26, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Seeking applicants for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is accepting applications to fill vacant […]

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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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Upcoming Events

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

Aug 19
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Creative Waters and the City of Richfield at Adam’s Hill Pond

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How Can I Help?

SEASONAL TIP: Want cleaner lakes and less flood risk in your neighborhood? Join the Grate Drain Race! Adopt drains and clean them for prizes!

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Aug 5

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Central Park is taking shape! 
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park's amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek. 
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/

Central Park is taking shape!
Learn more about this exciting City of Hopkins-led project, which will transform the park`s amenities while also improving stormwater management, reducing flood risk, unearthing the headwaters of Nine Mile Creek.
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is proud to be partnering with the City of Hopkins on the project.

For more information about the project go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/
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Aug 4

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Our Photo Contest is open until  September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don't wait! Submit your photos today! 
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

Our Photo Contest is open until September 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. But don`t wait! Submit your photos today!
For more information on on how to subit visit: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/
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Aug 3

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We will be at the Bloomington Farmer's market this Saturday, August 8th, 
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
in the East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

Stop by and say hi!!

We will be at the Bloomington Farmer`s market this Saturday, August 8th,
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
in the East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza

Stop by and say hi!!
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Jul 31

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The Grate Drain Race starts tomorrow August 1! For the first time ever, we're going head to head with @rpbcwd in a competition to see which watershed can get the most drains adopted. You can join this showdown from August through November by adopting and cleaning a stormdrain near you. 

We'll be awarding prizes for best drain name, as well as holding raffles for new drain adoptions and cleanings recorded (so even if you already have a drain, you can still compete!) Learn more about the competition and how to adopt drains at the link in our bio.

The Grate Drain Race starts tomorrow August 1! For the first time ever, we`re going head to head with @rpbcwd in a competition to see which watershed can get the most drains adopted. You can join this showdown from August through November by adopting and cleaning a stormdrain near you.

We`ll be awarding prizes for best drain name, as well as holding raffles for new drain adoptions and cleanings recorded (so even if you already have a drain, you can still compete!) Learn more about the competition and how to adopt drains at the link in our bio.
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Jul 30

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Our free soil testing program is open for another month, so if you want the nutrients in your soil tested, sign up soon! We are working with the UMN Soil Lab on sample analysis, and covering the cost for all samples taken within our watershed. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing

Our free soil testing program is open for another month, so if you want the nutrients in your soil tested, sign up soon! We are working with the UMN Soil Lab on sample analysis, and covering the cost for all samples taken within our watershed. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing ...

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Jul 28

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Summer is in full swing, but don't forget about our photo contest! Take great pictures while you're enjoying summer around the watershed and submit them by the end of September. Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 photo calendar. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest.
Photo by Mark Bergeron, 2024 contest winner

Summer is in full swing, but don`t forget about our photo contest! Take great pictures while you`re enjoying summer around the watershed and submit them by the end of September. Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 photo calendar. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest.
Photo by Mark Bergeron, 2024 contest winner
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Jul 27

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Sign up soon if you want to help look for starry stonewort on August 8. We are a host location again this year! All training and equipment is provided. Learn more at starrytrek.org.

Sign up soon if you want to help look for starry stonewort on August 8. We are a host location again this year! All training and equipment is provided. Learn more at starrytrek.org. ...

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Jul 24

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NMCWD fish survey reports are now available on our website: go to Explore our Lakes and Nine Mile Creek and choose which lake you're interested in. In 2025 NMCWD surveyed the following lakes: Bryant, Bush Cornelia, Edina, Normandale, Oxboro, Shady Oak and Penn.

NMCWD fish survey reports are now available on our website: go to Explore our Lakes and Nine Mile Creek and choose which lake you`re interested in. In 2025 NMCWD surveyed the following lakes: Bryant, Bush Cornelia, Edina, Normandale, Oxboro, Shady Oak and Penn. ...

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Jul 23

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Sacred Water Shared Future is a growing movement in the Twin Cities dedicated to the health of the Mississippi River. The campaign celebrates a century of progress and inspires continued action to care for the river. 

There are some amazing and free events for the whole family. Check them out here: https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/events/

Sacred Water Shared Future is a growing movement in the Twin Cities dedicated to the health of the Mississippi River. The campaign celebrates a century of progress and inspires continued action to care for the river.

There are some amazing and free events for the whole family. Check them out here: https://sacredwatersharedfuture.org/events/
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Jul 22

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Lake lovers, we need your help!
Join Starry Trek on Saturday, August 8 to help search for starry stonewort, an invasive algae that can spread quickly and harm Minnesota lakes.
No experience or equipment is needed—free training is provided. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District office is one of 21 training sites across the state.
Participation is free, but registration is required. Learn more and sign up at starrytrek.org

Lake lovers, we need your help!
Join Starry Trek on Saturday, August 8 to help search for starry stonewort, an invasive algae that can spread quickly and harm Minnesota lakes.
No experience or equipment is needed—free training is provided. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District office is one of 21 training sites across the state.
Participation is free, but registration is required. Learn more and sign up at starrytrek.org
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