Bloomington hosts buckthorn bust
Buckthorn bust hosted by City of Bloomington Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff and members of the Sustainability Commission to remove invasive […]
Carp harvest at Normandale Lake: new video
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 […]
Raingarden signs installed at non-profit project sites
Non-profit raingarden sites receive educational signs The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District completed a project in 2020 where priority locations were targeted for stormwater best […]
Goldfish go away!
Goldfish in Minnesota lakes Goldfish have been making quite a stir recently, and not just in the news. This invasive species, alongside the related carp, […]
Choose clean lakes for safer swimming
Which lakes are safe for swimming? The summer of 2021 is off to a scorching start with record high temperatures and drought affecting most of […]
New Junior Watershed Explorer Booklet!
About the Junior Watershed Explorer Program In this program, you will explore the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, complete fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn […]
DIY Home Water Audit
Complete a Do-It-Yourself Home Water Audit and Receive Free Water Efficiency Fixtures! What is a Water Audit? A water audit helps you to calculate your […]
New raingarden at Normandale Hills Elementary
Planting a school raingarden In early spring 2021, students, parents and staff of Normandale Hills Elementary transformed what was a grassy low spot into a […]
Edina Girl Scouts adopt stormdrains
Thanks to Edina Girl Scout troops who have been out taking care of the stormdrains in their neighborhoods! This group of 5th graders used one […]
Volunteers install wood duck nest boxes
On one of the last winter days of March, volunteers with the Bush Lake Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America installed wood duck […]