What’s the Deal with Chloride?
Winter is approaching and with it comes snow, ice, and cold weather. While we can’t get away from using deicers like salt, we can be […]
The Leaves are Falling
Fall is a great time to drive around to look at the beautifully changing leaves. It is common to rake those leaves when they fall […]
Dock Removal, Boat Inspections, and Aquatic Invasive Species
The leaves are falling which means freezing lakes and dock removals are right around the corner. Every year when docks are removed, the chance for […]
Welcome GreenCorps Member!
MN GreenCorps Member started in September! Alissa Schmidt is a MN GreenCorps Member serving her 2022-2023 term at the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. She […]
Rainbows and raingardens!
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 […]
Electrofishing for carp on Normandale Lake
Electrofishing for carp on Normandale Lake This story was aired by WCCO on July 8th, 2022. Normandale Lake has been the focus of an intensive, […]
Welcome Ani, new summer intern!
The District is excited to welcome Ani Kruse as the new summer intern for 2022. She has only been here a week and already been […]
Report fish die-offs to MNDNR
In early spring, the retreat of lake and stream ice can sometimes leave behind fish that died during ice cover, commonly referred to as winterkill. […]
A better approach to water softening
Water softeners lead to chloride pollution Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are among the state’s most beloved features, but the excessive use of salt to treat […]
2021 Annual Communication
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 […]