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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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    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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Volunteer Update March 2019

Nine Mile News A look back at 2018

Volunteer Updates 2018

Nine Mile News 2018

Volunteer Updates 2017

Nine Mile News 2017

Nine Mile News 2016

Nine Mile News 2015

Nine Mile News 2014
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Upcoming Events

  • Jul16

    Board Meeting

  • Jul23

    Equity Workgroup Meeting

  • Jul30

    Gyotaku Goldfish Printing

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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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Jul 11

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The goal of the Salt Symposium is to strengthen our understanding of chloride impacts and a path towards chloride reduction. Register to hear some amazing leaders on the subject including NMCWD's Erica Sniegowski and Elizabeth Boor! Register Here: https://bolton-menk.regfox.com/salt-symposium

The goal of the Salt Symposium is to strengthen our understanding of chloride impacts and a path towards chloride reduction. Register to hear some amazing leaders on the subject including
NMCWD`s Erica Sniegowski and Elizabeth Boor!
Register Here: https://bolton-menk.regfox.com/salt-symposium ...

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Jul 9

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Volunteers are needed to participate in Starry Trek on Saturday, August 9, 2025 Starry Trek is an annual statewide one-day event focused on searching for one of Minnesota's newest aquatic invasive species, starry stonewort. No experience or equipment needed—just your curiosity and care for our waters. Training provided at local sites across the state. Go to Starrytrek.org to register. #StarryTrek2025 #protectourwaters #MinnesotaWaters #AquaticInvasiveSpecies

Volunteers are needed to participate in Starry Trek on Saturday, August 9, 2025

Starry Trek is an annual statewide one-day event focused on searching for one of Minnesota`s newest aquatic invasive species, starry stonewort.

No experience or equipment needed—just your curiosity and care for our waters.
Training provided at local sites across the state.
Go to Starrytrek.org to register.

#StarryTrek2025 #protectourwaters #MinnesotaWaters #AquaticInvasiveSpecies ...

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Jul 8

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The year to date total amount of rain is currently at 15.2 inches. On average, we usually receive around 16.6 inches of water by the end of June. The record total monthly rainfall recorded for June was 12.6 inches in 2014* *City of Bloomington rainfall data starts in 2009 #cityofbloomingtonmn #happyrain #nativeplants #summerday

The year to date total amount of rain is currently at 15.2 inches. On average, we usually receive around 16.6 inches of water by the end of June.
The record total monthly rainfall recorded for June was 12.6 inches in 2014*
*City of Bloomington rainfall data starts in 2009

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Jun 27

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Thanks to Peggy for this awesome picture of her bike group at Normandale Lake!

Thanks to Peggy for this awesome picture of her bike group at Normandale Lake! ...

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Jun 26

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Big Shout Out to the Students, Teachers, Families at: Highlands Elementary School, International Spanish Language School, South View Middle School!! Way to Go!

Big Shout Out to the Students, Teachers, Families at: Highlands Elementary School, International Spanish Language School, South View Middle School!! Way to Go! ...

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Jun 26

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We're excited to be a sponsor of the Salt Symposium again this year! Register at bolton-menk.com/salt-symposium

We`re excited to be a sponsor of the Salt Symposium again this year! Register at bolton-menk.com/salt-symposium ...

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Jun 25

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@rpbcwd #relationshipbuilding #partnerships #watersheds #goodeats #summertime

@rpbcwd #relationshipbuilding #partnerships #watersheds #goodeats #summertime ...

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Jun 2

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Interested in putting in a rain garden? Register to attend this workshop from the City of Minnetonka on June 5 from 6:30-8pm. Depending on where your project is going in, you could also be eligible for grant funding from us! https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3396/1287

Interested in putting in a rain garden? Register to attend this workshop from the City of Minnetonka on June 5 from 6:30-8pm. Depending on where your project is going in, you could also be eligible for grant funding from us!
https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3396/1287 ...

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May 28

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in cleaning up Hopkins! Your dedication to our creek and community truly makes a difference! Together you collected 5 plus bags for garbage!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in cleaning up Hopkins! Your dedication to our creek and community truly makes a difference! Together you collected 5 plus bags for garbage! ...

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May 21

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Staff and volunteers spent a chilly morning collecting loosestrife beetles. These beetles eat an invasive plant called purple loosestrife; we released them around the watershed where we noticed increased populations of the plant. Good luck in your new home little beetles!

Staff and volunteers spent a chilly morning collecting loosestrife beetles. These beetles eat an invasive plant called purple loosestrife; we released them around the watershed where we noticed increased populations of the plant. Good luck in your new home little beetles! ...

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