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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

    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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Upcoming Events

  • Dec17

    Board Meeting

  • Jan14

    MPCA Smart Salting Parking Lots and Sidewalks Training

  • Jan14

    Equity Workgroup Meeting

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SEASONAL TIP: Pick up dog poop and throw it in the trash. Some may think it's natural, but the bacteria inside can hurt our creeks and lakes.

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Our annual communication for 2025 is now available! We've been busy this year; you can find snapshots of some of the work we've done here. Otherwise, sign up for our newsletter to stay informed all year.

Our annual communication for 2025 is now available! We`ve been busy this year; you can find snapshots of some of the work we`ve done here. Otherwise, sign up for our newsletter to stay informed all year. ...

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Some birds migrate to MN for the winter to escape the Arctic cold. One of these birds is the Dark-eyed Junco.

Some birds migrate to MN for the winter to escape the Arctic cold. One of these birds is the Dark-eyed Junco. ...

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Dec 11

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Here are some quick stats from our fish pulls this past field season!

Here are some quick stats from our fish pulls this past field season! ...

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Stem on Tap is today at Wooden Hill Brewing Co.! Our next Stem on Tap will be on Weather & Climate Change with a Meteorologist from NOAA on January 14th.

Stem on Tap is today at Wooden Hill Brewing Co.!

Our next Stem on Tap will be on Weather & Climate Change with a Meteorologist from NOAA on January 14th. ...

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Dec 10

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Registration is open! We hope to see you there. Go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/ and scroll to the bottom to RSVP

Registration is open! We hope to see you there.

Go to: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/whats-happening/upcoming-events/state-of-waters/ and scroll to the bottom to RSVP ...

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Dec 8

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We had a wonderful time at the 2025 Minnesota Watershed Conference last week. We all learned a lot, saw old friends & collaborators and met new ones. Erica presented on chloride, Brett presented on the project initiation process, and Jordan presented on fisheries programs. AND WE WON BEST FILM OF THE YEAR! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf52mZnTLI8 Missing in the photo: board member Chris-Ann Lauria and staff member Zach Stafslien

We had a wonderful time at the 2025 Minnesota Watershed Conference last week. We all learned a lot, saw old friends & collaborators and met new ones. Erica presented on chloride, Brett presented on the project initiation process, and Jordan presented on fisheries programs. AND WE WON BEST FILM OF THE YEAR!
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf52mZnTLI8

Missing in the photo: board member Chris-Ann Lauria and staff member Zach Stafslien ...

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Dec 5

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REMINDER- STEM ON TAP IS HAPPENING NEXT WEEK, SIGN UP TODAY! Exploring Phenology-Join us for an engaging session with Josh Leonard, Education Director at Belwin Outdoor Science. Wednesday, December 10 4:30–6:30 PM Wooden Hill Brewing Co. Discover how phenology—the study of seasonal changes—can help connect you and your students to nature while offering meaningful ways to observe climate change in your own backyard. This workshop will share hands-on strategies for using seasonal observations to inspire students and build their confidence with climate science. We’ll also head outside for a brief 10-minute phenology walk, weather permitting. Registar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../december-stem-on-tap...

REMINDER-
STEM ON TAP IS HAPPENING NEXT WEEK, SIGN UP TODAY!
Exploring Phenology-Join us for an engaging session with
Josh Leonard, Education Director at Belwin Outdoor Science.
Wednesday, December 10 4:30–6:30 PM Wooden Hill Brewing Co.
Discover how phenology—the study of seasonal changes—can help connect you and your students to nature while offering meaningful ways to observe climate change in your own backyard. This workshop will share hands-on strategies for using seasonal observations to inspire students and build their confidence with climate science.
We’ll also head outside for a brief 10-minute phenology walk, weather permitting.
Registar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../december-stem-on-tap... ...

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We will be back in the office Monday, December 8, 2025.

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Dec 1

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The project on France Avenue crossing of Nine Mile Creek is complete! It was great to collaborate with the DNR to advance a new design philosophy through the NMCWD regulatory program. Check out details about the project here, including how a Geomorphic Approach was used: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDNR/bulletins/3fbfc8d #partners #collaboration #geomorphic #DNR

The project on France Avenue crossing of Nine Mile Creek is complete!
It was great to collaborate with the DNR to advance a new design philosophy through the NMCWD regulatory program.
Check out details about the project here, including how a Geomorphic Approach was used: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDNR/bulletins/3fbfc8d #partners #collaboration #geomorphic #DNR ...

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Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District is HIRING! Check it out! https://www.rpbcwd.org/water-resources-technician

Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District is HIRING! Check it out! https://www.rpbcwd.org/water-resources-technician ...

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