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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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News & Announcements

Discovery Point Buckthorn Removal Work

  • Posted: March 25, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News

Discovery Point Phase 3 Habitat Restoration The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, in partnership with the City of Eden Prairie, will begin the final phase […]

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Wetland Assessment Report

  • Posted: March 17, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

The wetlands in the Nine Mile Creek watershed are an important asset. Wetlands provide important functions including plant diversity and habitat for amphibians, fish and […]

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Explore our Story Map

  • Posted: March 3, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Explore our story map! The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District invites you to dive into our history with this story map! It was originally launched […]

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Normandale Lake Project Feedback

  • Posted: February 22, 2021
  • Categories: District News

Share Your Feedback Let us know how you think the Normandale Water Quality Project Improvement Project is going. Share your feedback with the Nine Mile […]

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It’s our Environmental Doody

  • Posted: February 17, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

We Need Your Help! In 2018, Nine Mile Creek was listed on Minnesota’s Impaired Waters list for e-coli. That means there are more than 126 […]

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MPCA Smart Salting training video

  • Posted: January 14, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, Events, Seasonal Highlights

New MPCA Smart Salting Training video Winter is here, bringing with it the recurring management of slippery snow and ice. The tons of salt used […]

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View Monitoring Data

  • Posted: January 13, 2021
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

New tool available to view monitoring data The District has debuted a new tool that stakeholders and members of the public can use to view […]

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Chloride Reduction Grants Available

  • Posted: December 18, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Grants Available to Organizations to Reduce Chloride Use The Lower Minnesota River Collaborative is excited to announce the launching the Chloride Reduction Grant Program!  The […]

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Become a Junior Watershed Explorer

  • Posted: November 12, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Come explore! In this program, you will explore the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, complete fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn about your relationship with […]

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New! Two types of cost share grants!

  • Posted: November 6, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

Did you know the District now offers two types of Cost Share Grants? You can now apply for either a Habitat Restoration grant or a […]

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How Can I Help?

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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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!
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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
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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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May 19

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Staff had a blast on a macroinvertebrate field trip with Edina High School students to Nine Mile Creek last week. We found lots of damselfly larva, crayfish, and even a small painted turtle!

Staff had a blast on a macroinvertebrate field trip with Edina High School students to Nine Mile Creek last week. We found lots of damselfly larva, crayfish, and even a small painted turtle! ...

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May 16

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Are you curious about learning how to best maintain your lawn?  Are you planning on applying fertilizer but not sure what kind or how much to use? Testing your soil and knowing the amount of each nutrient that is needed makes it easier to find the right fertilizer and apply it in the correct amounts.

We are excited to announce that the NMCWD is expanding our soil testing program watershed-wide after two successful pilot years. We will continue to partner with the U of M Soil Testing Laboratory for sample analysis.

For more information and to sign up for this program, visit https://www.ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing/ or click the link in our bio.

Are you curious about learning how to best maintain your lawn? Are you planning on applying fertilizer but not sure what kind or how much to use? Testing your soil and knowing the amount of each nutrient that is needed makes it easier to find the right fertilizer and apply it in the correct amounts.

We are excited to announce that the NMCWD is expanding our soil testing program watershed-wide after two successful pilot years. We will continue to partner with the U of M Soil Testing Laboratory for sample analysis.

For more information and to sign up for this program, visit https://www.ninemilecreek.org/soil-testing/ or click the link in our bio.
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May 11

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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!
📸: Elizabeth Daughton, photo contest winner

Happy Mother`s Day to all the moms out there!
📸: Elizabeth Daughton, photo contest winner
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