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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

  • Explore the Watershed

    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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    Your Role in the Watershed

    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

    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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  • What’s Happening?

    What's Happening in the Watershed?

    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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  • About Us

    About Us

    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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Photograpy by: Ryan Gottsleben (2014)

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Upcoming Events

  • Jul16

    Family Fishing Shady Oak Lake

  • Jul20

    Board Meeting

  • Aug13

    Family Fishing Bush Lake

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How Can I Help?

Give unused fishing bait to another fisherperson, or throw it in the trash. This will help slow the spread of invasive species in our lakes and forests.

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Jul 1

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Calling all Photographers! Its time to look through your camera roll and start choosing photos to submit for the watershed's photo contest. Each person can submit a maximum of 15 photos to be considered! Check out the rules on our website. #PhotoContest #NMCWD

Calling all Photographers! Its time to look through your camera roll and start choosing photos to submit for the watershed's photo contest. Each person can submit a maximum of 15 photos to be considered! Check out the rules on our website. #PhotoContest #NMCWD ...

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Jun 24

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So excited to see flowers at the Kennedy High School raingarden in Bloomington!

So excited to see flowers at the Kennedy High School raingarden in Bloomington! ...

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Jun 23

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We were excited to work with a @MNGreenCorps member last year--perhaps it could be you this year! The deadline to apply was extended to June 29th. Apply at www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps

We were excited to work with a @MNGreenCorps member last year--perhaps it could be you this year! The deadline to apply was extended to June 29th. Apply at www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps ...

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Jun 22

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A new (to us) flower at #NineMileCreekDiscoveryPoint.

A new (to us) flower at #NineMileCreekDiscoveryPoint. ...

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Jun 21

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Turtle redirection at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint. Watch out for our wild reptile friends if you’re driving through our parking lot!

Turtle redirection at #ninemilecreekdiscoverypoint. Watch out for our wild reptile friends if you’re driving through our parking lot! ...

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Jun 21

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Apply to be a MN GreenCorps Member! Spend a year of service addressing critical environmental issues in Minnesota while gaining experience and learning valuable job skills! @MNGreenCorps

Apply to be a MN GreenCorps Member! Spend a year of service addressing critical environmental issues in Minnesota while gaining experience and learning valuable job skills!
@MNGreenCorps ...

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Jun 21

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Today is the summer solstice! That means today we will have the longest daylight of the entire year. What do you do to enjoy your long days of summer? Try making boats out of green materials, you can even have races! #NMCWD

Today is the summer solstice! That means today we will have the longest daylight of the entire year.

What do you do to enjoy your long days of summer? Try making boats out of green materials, you can even have races!

#NMCWD ...

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Jun 20

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Remember to pick up your dog's poop this summer! Pet waste fast tracks to Nine Mile Creek and can cause nutrient and pathogen outbreaks. #ScoopThePoop #NMWCD Photo by Christine P.

Remember to pick up your dog's poop this summer! Pet waste fast tracks to Nine Mile Creek and can cause nutrient and pathogen outbreaks. #ScoopThePoop #NMWCD

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Jun 20

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The bumble bees are loving the white indigo plants at the office! #NMCWD #DiscoveryPoint

The bumble bees are loving the white indigo plants at the office! #NMCWD #DiscoveryPoint ...

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Jun 17

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We have grant funds for your next habitat restoration project! All properties within the Watershed District can apply, businesses, cities, townhome associations, single family homes. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/grants/restoration-grants/ #NMCWD Apply by August 11th!

We have grant funds for your next habitat restoration project! All properties within the Watershed District can apply, businesses, cities, townhome associations, single family homes. https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/grants/restoration-grants/
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Apply by August 11th! ...

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