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 […]
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 […]