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 […]
Winter wonderland
Did you know you can go sledding at Discovery Point? All this new snow has made for great sledding conditions on the hill off Gerard […]
Are there eco-friendly alternatives to road salt?
An MPR article discusses other options for keeping drivers and pedestrians safe in winter. “Road salt is a popular de-icing tool because it’s widely available, […]
New signs at Hopkins’ Valley Park
Nine Mile Creek Interpretive Signs Staff recently installed updated signs at the kiosk in Valley Park in Hopkins. These signs describe the work that the […]
2018 Annual Communication available
The 2018 Annual Communication highlights the District’s activities in the past year. This is the first two pages of the 2019 Photo Calendar; there are […]
Keeping salt out of MN lakes
Salty water is a growing problem in Minnesota that affects aquatic life and our drinking water. You might not realize that your use of a […]
Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Charlotte L, the District’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year. This award is given to a District volunteer that demonstrates exemplary commitment to clean […]
Salt Solutions for non-profits and worship centers
Salt Solutions is a pilot program geared toward increasing salt efficiency in places of worship and non profit organizations. Participants learn how to use the […]
Photo Calendars available
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Photo Calendars are now available. You can pick up your copy at Discovery Point, or city halls and libraries […]