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Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

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    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

    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 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

    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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  • Dec20

    Board Meeting

  • Jan17

    Board Meeting

  • Feb07

    Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

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Dec 4

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Consider applying to become a member of our citizen's advisory committee! These dedicated folks learn about water resource issues and projects, and help educate their fellow community members about how to protect water. Priority application deadline is December 15. Apply at ninemilecreek.org/citizen-advisory-committee

Consider applying to become a member of our citizen`s advisory committee! These dedicated folks learn about water resource issues and projects, and help educate their fellow community members about how to protect water. Priority application deadline is December 15. Apply at ninemilecreek.org/citizen-advisory-committee ...

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Dec 1

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Happy December! Thanks to Nicole Grabow for this winning shot featured in our Photo Calendar. These calendars are published every other year, so next year we will not be putting one out. However, you can use this time to take great pictures and submit them to our photo contest--maybe they'll be featured in the 2025 calendar!

Happy December! Thanks to Nicole Grabow for this winning shot featured in our Photo Calendar. These calendars are published every other year, so next year we will not be putting one out. However, you can use this time to take great pictures and submit them to our photo contest--maybe they`ll be featured in the 2025 calendar! ...

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Nov 28

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Discovery Point will be closed Wednesday and Thursday as our staff attend the Minnesota Watersheds Conference in Alexandria. We're excited to learn from all our amazing colleagues in water management!

Discovery Point will be closed Wednesday and Thursday as our staff attend the Minnesota Watersheds Conference in Alexandria. We`re excited to learn from all our amazing colleagues in water management! ...

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Nov 16

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Applying for a Cost Share Grant just got easier! We've switched our cost share grant applications into an online format. The new form makes application more streamlined, user friendly, and a lot less frustrating! Check out our new application at: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/grants/

Applying for a Cost Share Grant just got easier!

We`ve switched our cost share grant applications into an online format. The new form makes application more streamlined, user friendly, and a lot less frustrating!
Check out our new application at:
https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/grants/ ...

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Nov 6

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Applications are now open for our Citizen's Advisory Committee. Learn more at our website: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/join-our-cac/

Applications are now open for our Citizen`s Advisory Committee. Learn more at our website:
https://www.ninemilecreek.org/join-our-cac/ ...

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Nov 2

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As we move into winter, remember to salt smart! Only use salt after you've cleared the snow, and give the grains space to work. If there's salt on dry pavement, sweep it up. One teaspoon of salt is enough to pollute 5 gallons of water, so only use what you need!

As we move into winter, remember to salt smart! Only use salt after you`ve cleared the snow, and give the grains space to work. If there`s salt on dry pavement, sweep it up. One teaspoon of salt is enough to pollute 5 gallons of water, so only use what you need! ...

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Oct 27

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Nine Mile Creek was flowing fast after all the rain yesterday!

Nine Mile Creek was flowing fast after all the rain yesterday! ...

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Oct 27

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The wind knocked a lot of leaves off the trees overnight. But that means this is a great opportunity to clear them out of the stormdrains! You can help keep lakes and creeks healthier this winter by raking leaves off the drains. #nmcwd #adoptadrain

The wind knocked a lot of leaves off the trees overnight. But that means this is a great opportunity to clear them out of the stormdrains! You can help keep lakes and creeks healthier this winter by raking leaves off the drains. #nmcwd #adoptadrain ...

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Oct 26

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Have you planned out your snow removal for this winter? If you hire a contractor to do it for you, make sure they are certified in MPCA Smart Salting best practices. Find upcoming trainings at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/smart-salting-training

Have you planned out your snow removal for this winter? If you hire a contractor to do it for you, make sure they are certified in MPCA Smart Salting best practices. Find upcoming trainings at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/smart-salting-training ...

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Oct 26

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Rainy fall days are great for walks too! You never know what magic you might find. #nmcwd

Rainy fall days are great for walks too! You never know what magic you might find.
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