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    Understanding Our Urban Watershed

    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is approximately 50 square miles and encompasses the land area draining to Nine Mile Creek. We serve the residents, property-owners and visitors of the cities in our district: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
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    Every one lives in a watershed, and we all have a role in protecting our water resources. Small and incremental actions can add up to big effects on the health of our lakes and creeks.
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    9 Mile Creek Discovery Point

    Discovery Point is our headquarters and a unique educational facility. Visitors learn best practices in water management and conservation in a wooded setting. The 5.3 acre, wooded site connects to walking trails and a wetland.
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    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is committed to protecting and preserving the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Every year, staff and volunteers take part in activities reaching out to our community.
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    The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, through the efforts of our staff, board, advisory committees, consulting engineers, and partners, works to protect and preserve the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed.
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NWS Spring Flood Outlook updated 3/9

  • Posted: February 24, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

NWS Spring Flood report shows improvement in drought The National Weather Service has updated the spring flood outlook to account for changes due to the […]

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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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Salt Watch Volunteers Needed

  • Posted: December 14, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Help test for chloride in the Nine Mile Creek watershed Nine Mile Creek needs your help! In 2004, the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) placed […]

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Road salt pollution article from KARE 11

  • Posted: November 16, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Road salt is still polluting local water; here’s how you can help This recent article from KARE 11’s Breaking the News discusses road salt pollution […]

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November is Native American Heritage Month

  • Posted: October 31, 2022
  • Categories: News, Seasonal Highlights

Clear or Cloudy Water? Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Minnesota is home to eleven tribal nations: four Dakota, also known […]

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SW Minnesota now in extreme drought

  • Posted: October 6, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Thursday’s updated U.S. Drought Monitor for Minnesota shows extreme drought has returned to the Twin Cities and parts of southern Minnesota. The extreme drought area (in red […]

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2022 Photo Contest

  • Posted: September 22, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Unfortunately, we are no longer taking submissions for the 2022 contest. Look for our next contest in 2024 for the 2025 calendar year! OFFICIAL RULES […]

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Rainbows and raingardens!

  • Posted: August 19, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

The rain has come back to Minnesota, and late summer flowers are blooming, especially in raingardens! Raingardens are shallow depressions in the ground planted with […]

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Anniversary of the 1987 Super Storm

  • Posted: July 22, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News

1987 Super Storm 35 years ago, on July 23-24, the metro area witnessed a historic rain event: the 1987 Super Storm. The Nine Mile Creek […]

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Blue-green algae blooms: “when in doubt, keep out”

  • Posted: July 10, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Blue-green algae blooms “When in doubt, keep out” Have you come across a lake that looks like it has spilled green paint on it or […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar29

    State of the Waters

  • Apr06

    Board Workshop

  • Apr13

    MPCA Turfgrass Maintenance Training

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How Can I Help?

Give deicing chemicals time to work, especially when temperatures drop below zero-walk like a penguin, and drive slower!

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Mar 21

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There is still time to register to attend the State of the Waters event on March 29th. RSVP is required; go to the event page on our website: ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/

There is still time to register to attend the State of the Waters event on March 29th. RSVP is required; go to the event page on our website: ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/ ...

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Mar 20

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Happy equinox! The day and night length are once again in balance. Then, we start getting longer days! If that has you thinking spring and summer activities, check out our website for upcoming programs like the trash cleanup event in Hopkins' Valley Park. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/

Happy equinox! The day and night length are once again in balance. Then, we start getting longer days! If that has you thinking spring and summer activities, check out our website for upcoming programs like the trash cleanup event in Hopkins` Valley Park. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/ ...

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Mar 18

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Happy Global Recycling Day! This annual celebration was created in 2018 to bring attention to preserving our resources. We are constantly using natural resources that will not last forever, which is why recycling is so important. For the 6th anniversary, the theme is #RecyclingHeroes. #nmcwd

Happy Global Recycling Day! This annual celebration was created in 2018 to bring attention to preserving our resources. We are constantly using natural resources that will not last forever, which is why recycling is so important. For the 6th anniversary, the theme is #RecyclingHeroes. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 15

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Don't forget to apply for our Stewardship Grant, due on March 17th, by 4 PM. This program is available for projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Whether you are a city, resident, nonprofit, association, school, or business, you can apply to help fund your project. We also offer Habitat Restoration Grants due on May 15th and August 14th. #nmcwd

Don`t forget to apply for our Stewardship Grant, due on March 17th, by 4 PM. This program is available for projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Whether you are a city, resident, nonprofit, association, school, or business, you can apply to help fund your project. We also offer Habitat Restoration Grants due on May 15th and August 14th. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 14

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Happy Pi Day! How do you celebrate? Making a pie to share with your family and friends? Reciting as many numbers of pi as possible? Let us know in the comments if you celebrate and how. #nmcwd

Happy Pi Day! How do you celebrate? Making a pie to share with your family and friends? Reciting as many numbers of pi as possible? Let us know in the comments if you celebrate and how. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 14

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Today is the 26th anniversary of International Day of Action for Rivers! This day is dedicated to celebrating, saving, and creating a general awareness of rivers. This year highlights the importance of being a voice and protector for rivers everywhere. #nmcwd

Today is the 26th anniversary of International Day of Action for Rivers! This day is dedicated to celebrating, saving, and creating a general awareness of rivers. This year highlights the importance of being a voice and protector for rivers everywhere. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 13

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Enjoying the spring sun at Nine Mule Creek in Moir Park -even saw some tracks of frisbee golfers!! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!
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Enjoying the spring sun at Nine Mule Creek in Moir Park -even saw some tracks of frisbee golfers!! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!
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Mar 13

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Join us for an evening of learning at the annual State of the Waters at Discovery Point on March 29th, 2023. Can't make it out to Discovery Point? This is a hybrid event so you can join online. Be on the lookout for an RSVP to this event! #nmcwd

Join us for an evening of learning at the annual State of the Waters at Discovery Point on March 29th, 2023. Can`t make it out to Discovery Point? This is a hybrid event so you can join online. Be on the lookout for an RSVP to this event! #nmcwd ...

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Mar 10

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There's one week left to apply to our Stewardship Grant! The deadline for this grant is March 17th, by 4 PM. These funds are available to cities, residents,  nonprofits, associations, schools, and businesses for a wide variety of projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Check out ninemilecreek.org for more information. #nmcwd

There`s one week left to apply to our Stewardship Grant! The deadline for this grant is March 17th, by 4 PM. These funds are available to cities, residents, nonprofits, associations, schools, and businesses for a wide variety of projects that prevent stormwater pollution to our lakes and Nine Mile Creek. Check out ninemilecreek.org for more information. #nmcwd ...

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Mar 9

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Spring Equinox is less than two weeks away! Start thinking about spring early this year by heading to the "Everything Spring" Home, Garden, and Landscape Expo on March 11th at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Talk with experts about anything from lawn care to home improvement projects. Don't forget to stop by the watershed table! #nmcwd

Spring Equinox is less than two weeks away! Start thinking about spring early this year by heading to the "Everything Spring" Home, Garden, and Landscape Expo on March 11th at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Talk with experts about anything from lawn care to home improvement projects. Don`t forget to stop by the watershed table! #nmcwd ...

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