High Water Levels
High Water Levels in District Wet conditions across the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District are causing high water levels in many District lakes. The National […]
Normandale Lake Alum Treatment complete
Alum treatment complete On Wednesday, May 8th, HAB Aquatic Solutions finished the alum treatment on Normandale Lake in Bloomington. The alum was applied via an […]
Signs of Spring
New spring plants at Discovery Point Spring is in full swing at Discovery Point, and staff have discovered many new plants poking up through last […]
Transform your yard into a Monarch Oasis
Bonnie Juran learned about the critical loss of monarch habitat soon after becoming a master gardener. Armed with new knowledge about the trees, shrubs, and […]
2018 Lakes and Creek Report Available
2018 Water Quality Monitoring Report Available The District’s lake and stream monitoring program collects water quality data from waterbodies across the watershed. In 2018, Northwest, […]
Minnesota Lawmakers aim to curb oversalting
Despite winter coming to a close, the “salt” bills are moving through the Minnesota House and Senate. HF 1502 and its companion SF 1667 would […]
Normandale Lake Full
March 14, 2019 The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District started refilling Normandale Lake on March 7, as planned, and the lake is now full. The […]
Clear ice and snow from stormdrains
Help prevent floods With all the rain in the forecast this week, it is a good idea to try and clear out the stormdrains on […]
District wins Environmental Leadership Award
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has won the prestigious Environmental Leadership Award for its work reducing salt overuse. The Environmental Leadership Award recognizes leaders […]
Bloomington Public Schools using Anti-Icing Strategies
Making sure kids are safe at school has always been a top priority for Craig Nordstrom. A Bloomington resident since 1975, Craig joined the facilities […]