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 […]
Salt Awareness Week Jan 24-28
Tune in to webinars about salt reduction. Excessive application of winter road salt prematurely ages roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Additionally, all the salt that we […]
City of Edina reduces salt use
Maintaining safety while reducing salt. The City of Edina has reduced their salt use by 30% since 2016. Even with this amazing reduction, crews continue […]
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 […]
Normandale Lake Carp Harvest 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 […]