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District Board and Committee Meetings will be held remotely

  • Posted: March 24, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Discovery Point, District News, News

Until further notice, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board and Committee Meetings will be held via telephone conference call, or other electronic means. The Board […]

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NMCWD Response to COVID-19

  • Posted: March 23, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Updated June 28, 2022 District Office protocols As of June 28th, masks are no longer required at the District office (Discovery Point), located at 12800 […]

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Spring flooding potential

  • Posted: March 22, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Potential for spring flooding The major/moderate flooding risk across the Upper Midwest has decreased due to mostly dry weather in February and March. However, with […]

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Community Cleanup Lifts Spirits

  • Posted: March 21, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements

Minnesotans are staying at home for two weeks in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 throughout our communities. However, as the spring sun shines […]

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10,000 drains adopted!

  • Posted: March 20, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

Since its metro-wide expansion last year, Adopt-a-Drain has caught on in a big way. Volunteers cleaning up all around the Twin Cities metro have made […]

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Honoring Volunteers of Distinction

  • Posted: February 19, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

On February 5th, four Volunteers of Distinction were honored at our Volunteer Gathering. These four volunteers have dedicated so much time and effort to outreach, […]

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Mayo Clinic takes a smart approach to salt

  • Posted: January 29, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

MPCA Smart Salting training helps reduce rock salt use “Three years ago, if you had told me that I could reduce salt and increase safety, […]

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Aquarium fish surrender event

  • Posted: January 29, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, Events, News

Surrender unwanted aquarium fish and plants instead of releasing them! Give your fish and aquatic plants a healthy home. The Minnesota Aquarium Society in partnership […]

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Attend Ice Harvest Festival at Richardson Nature Center

  • Posted: January 10, 2020
  • Categories: News, Seasonal Highlights

Drop into Richardson Nature Center on January 25th to explore examples of how Minnesota’s winters are changing and what we can all do to reduce […]

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Artists sought for Minnesota Water Steward Program

  • Posted: January 10, 2020
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Are you an artist with a strong connection to water? Do you want to inspire others through your art to appreciate and protect the health […]

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Upcoming Events

Sep 15
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Sep 16
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Oct 14
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Oct 21
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Nov 4
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SEASONAL TIP: Want cleaner lakes and less flood risk in your neighborhood? Join the Grate Drain Race! Adopt drains and clean them for prizes!

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Sep 4

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Fall might be Minnesota’s most underrated season for planting native perennials, but there are tons of benefits to planting in fall:
-Cooler temperatures mean less watering and less weed pressure
-Soils are still warm, encouraging root growth before plants go into winter dormancy
-Many native plant nurseries refresh their plant stock for the fall planting season
Get tips for a successful fall planting in this @bluethumbmn blog post:
https://bluethumb.org/planting-for-pollinators-in-fall/
#PollinatorGarden #PlantForPollinators #MinnesotaNativePlants

Fall might be Minnesota’s most underrated season for planting native perennials, but there are tons of benefits to planting in fall:
-Cooler temperatures mean less watering and less weed pressure
-Soils are still warm, encouraging root growth before plants go into winter dormancy
-Many native plant nurseries refresh their plant stock for the fall planting season
Get tips for a successful fall planting in this @bluethumbmn blog post:
https://bluethumb.org/planting-for-pollinators-in-fall/
#PollinatorGarden #PlantForPollinators #MinnesotaNativePlants

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Sep 3

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Join the battle to keep stormdrains clean in The 'Grate' Drain Race! From now through November, adopt a drain and clear the debris often to be entered to win a raffle prize. Two watersheds going head to head, who will win?
@adoptadrainmn

Join the battle to keep stormdrains clean in The `Grate` Drain Race! From now through November, adopt a drain and clear the debris often to be entered to win a raffle prize. Two watersheds going head to head, who will win?
@adoptadrainmn

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Sep 1

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Maintenance is a key part of any project, whether it's a native garden, or permeable pavers like this project! Thanks to one of our cost-share grantees for sending in this photo of vacuuming out their pavers. This will help keep them draining properly.

📷: Catherine Malotky

Maintenance is a key part of any project, whether it`s a native garden, or permeable pavers like this project! Thanks to one of our cost-share grantees for sending in this photo of vacuuming out their pavers. This will help keep them draining properly.

📷: Catherine Malotky

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Aug 31

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Summer is in full swing, but don't forget about our photo contest! Take great pictures while you're enjoying summer around the watershed and submit them by September 28th. Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 photo calendar. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest.
Photo by Russell Stanton, 2024 contest winner

Summer is in full swing, but don`t forget about our photo contest! Take great pictures while you`re enjoying summer around the watershed and submit them by September 28th. Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 photo calendar. Learn more at ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest.
Photo by Russell Stanton, 2024 contest winner

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Aug 31

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Hey! Don't forget to submit your photos to the photo contest before September 28! Rules and submission forms on our website (link in bio). Photos must be taken within the watershed district boundaries within the last 5 years.

Hey! Don`t forget to submit your photos to the photo contest before September 28! Rules and submission forms on our website (link in bio). Photos must be taken within the watershed district boundaries within the last 5 years.

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Aug 28

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Submit your photo(s) today! Learn more at: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

Submit your photo(s) today! Learn more at: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/photo-contest/

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Aug 26

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You could start your own Love Story too. Join the "Grate' Drain Race today and make a difference in your community and the whole Watershed! Learn more at: 
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race/ 
 #adoptadrainmn #adoptadrain #rpbcwd

You could start your own Love Story too. Join the "Grate` Drain Race today and make a difference in your community and the whole Watershed! Learn more at:
ninemilecreek.org/grate-drain-race/
#adoptadrainmn #adoptadrain #rpbcwd

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Aug 24

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The Central Park Improvement project is progressing weekly!  This City of Hopkins-led project aiming to improve park amenities while also improving stormwater function, flood reduction, and habitat in a holistic approach to parcel redevelopment. The City of Hopkins has partnered with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District throughout the design of the project and collaborated on green infrastructure development within the park.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/
#cityofhopkinsmn

The Central Park Improvement project is progressing weekly! This City of Hopkins-led project aiming to improve park amenities while also improving stormwater function, flood reduction, and habitat in a holistic approach to parcel redevelopment. The City of Hopkins has partnered with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District throughout the design of the project and collaborated on green infrastructure development within the park.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/projects-studies/central-park-partner-project/
#cityofhopkinsmn

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Aug 17

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We still need submissions for our photo contest! Get your pictures of the watershed in by September 28 to be considered for a spot in the next photo calendar. Find rules and submission forms at ninemilecreek.org

We still need submissions for our photo contest! Get your pictures of the watershed in by September 28 to be considered for a spot in the next photo calendar. Find rules and submission forms at ninemilecreek.org

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Aug 13

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If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

If you missed our new Creative Waters program last month, you can still catch us at the Unity in the Community at the Richfield Community Band Shell today, Aug 13! We are working with artist Sarah Nassif and her Weaving Water community fiber art project. Come dye with indigo and weave a beautiful piece on the loom.

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