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Normandale Lake Herbicide Treatment

  • Posted: May 9, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Herbicide Treatment on Normandale Lake Updated May 18, 2022 An herbicide treatment using diquat occured on Normandale Lake on May 17. The herbicide treatment was […]

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Learn about shallow lakes

  • Posted: April 25, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Learn about shallow lakes! This video is a general overview on shallow lakes, how they function, and some management strategies. Remember that each lake is […]

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Apply for a Habitat Restoration Grant

  • Posted: April 15, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Grant Money Available Cost share grant funds are available for habitat restoration projects that occur within the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Grants for up […]

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District finalizes AIS Rapid Response Plan

  • Posted: March 17, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

AIS Rapid Response Plan District Board of Managers recently approved the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Rapid Response Plan. In the Plan, District staff lays out […]

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2021 Annual Communication

  • Posted: January 11, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

2021 Annual Communication posted The 2021 Annual Communication is now available on our website! This seven page report highlights the District’s activities and accomplishments of […]

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Welcome Brett

  • Posted: December 16, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Brett Eidem joins NMCWD staff Brett was hired as the Nine Mile Creek Natural Resources Project and Planning Manager in the fall of 2021. Brett […]

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Project construction starts at Rosland Park

  • Posted: October 5, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Construction has started on the Rosland Park Stormwater Filtration Project. This project will will filter out phosphorus from stormwater entering Lake Cornelia. What is being […]

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Recreational Water Advisories on some Edina lakes

  • Posted: September 16, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

WARNING- The public should avoid contact with the water in these Edina lakes: Arrowhead Lake, Lake Cornelia, Lake Edina, and Mirror Lake. The water contains […]

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New Story Map of District Projects!

  • Posted: September 8, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Explore our story map! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District invites you to explore current and historical capital improvement projects in our newest story map. […]

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Normandale Lake Carp Harvest Video

  • Posted: August 30, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Ongoing studies of carp aid in removal process The District has been studying carp in Normandale Lake since 2018, as part of a larger project […]

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Upcoming Events

Jul 11
7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Waters at the Richfield Farmer’s Market

Jul 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bryant Lake Public Meeting (Virtual)

Jul 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Minnetoga Lake Public Meeting

Jul 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 10
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Project Tour

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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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Jul 1

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Met us at the market! 

We will be at the Richfield Farmer's Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield)  on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop! 

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and 
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

@sarahjnassif @cityofrichfield City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government

Met us at the market!

We will be at the Richfield Farmer`s Market (Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield) on July 11th from 7a-12p

This year we are excited to partner with artist and botanist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water Workshop!

Learn more about our new Creative Waters initiative and
this event and others at https://www.ninemilecreek.org/creative-waters/

@sarahjnassif @cityofrichfield City of Richfield, Minnesota - Local Government
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Jun 30

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Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

https://youtu.be/nqoq4c5y380?si=rHTHNB7q9dPkJ_MD

Check out the first of two videos on permeable pavers! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see the latest videos from NMCWD!

https://youtu.be/nqoq4c5y380?si=rHTHNB7q9dPkJ_MD
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Jun 26

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Happy fun photo Friday! 

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same? 

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor

Happy fun photo Friday!

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same?

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor
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Jun 24

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Don't forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year's photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website.

Don`t forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year`s photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website. ...

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Jun 23

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Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek's soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/

Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek`s soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/ ...

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Jun 22

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Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/ ...

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Jun 21

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Happy Summer Solstice! 

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.

Happy Summer Solstice!

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.
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Jun 19

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Check out Sacred Water, Shared Future, a movement that honors 100 years of Mississippi River restoration. Their website hosts a calendar of events celebrating the river throughout the year and across the metro.

Check out Sacred Water, Shared Future, a movement that honors 100 years of Mississippi River restoration. Their website hosts a calendar of events celebrating the river throughout the year and across the metro. ...

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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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