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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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    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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    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

Salt Solutions for non-profits and worship centers

  • Posted: December 28, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Events

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 […]

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Photo Calendars available

  • Posted: December 17, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

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 […]

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District Grant Helps Edina Reduce Salt Use

  • Posted: December 5, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Watershed Approves Chloride Reduction Cost Share Grant The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approved a cost share grant for the City of Edina to purchase […]

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New Board Manager Appointed

  • Posted: December 3, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, District News

New Board Manager Appointed In November, Bob Cutshall was sworn in as the newest Board Manager for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Manager Cutshall […]

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November Board Meeting rescheduled

  • Posted: October 23, 2018
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

The Board of Managers has rescheduled their monthly Board Meeting to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the event page for […]

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Community gardens plant seeds of peace

  • Posted: October 23, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Peace activist Melvin Giles was raised in the Rondo neighborhood, next to the site of the garden he founded and called the Aurora Peace Sanctuary […]

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Is your plow service smart salt certified?

  • Posted: October 22, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, Events, Seasonal Highlights

Smart Salt Certification Contractors who manage snow and ice can learn practices to use salt effectively, while maintaining safe surfaces in the winter at free […]

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Little Seed Library

  • Posted: October 22, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

Do you have native flowers in your garden with lots of seeds? Or, would you like more native Minnesota flowers in your garden? Come check […]

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Normandale Drawdown Begins

  • Posted: August 23, 2018
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News

Normandale Lake Water Quality Improvement Project The drawdown on Normandale lake began on August 20th. Contractors for the District began pumping water out of Normandale […]

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What’s blooming at Discovery Point?

  • Posted: July 30, 2018
  • Categories: Discovery Point, Seasonal Highlights

The restoration area and grounds are abuzz with color and pollinators right now. Stop over and enjoy the beauty of summer! Below are some of […]

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    MPCA Smart Salting Parking Lots and Sidewalks Training

  • Jan14

    Equity Workgroup Meeting

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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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Jan 9

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Here's a brief timeline cleanse for you all after a hard week. Sound up to hear 9 Mile Creek in its soothing, babbling brook era. Stay safe out there and get out in the sun if you can this weekend.

Here`s a brief timeline cleanse for you all after a hard week. Sound up to hear 9 Mile Creek in its soothing, babbling brook era. Stay safe out there and get out in the sun if you can this weekend. ...

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Jan 8

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Winter Salt Week is the last week of January. The week is dedicated to helping communities understand the impacts of salt pollution and explore practical steps we can all take to protect freshwater.

Throughout the week, leading experts in environmental science, public works, engineering, and policy will share insights on smarter winter maintenance, community action, and innovative solutions already taking root. Whether you’re a resident, property manager, or simply curious about protecting local waters, there’s something for you. You can register to attend the webinars here: https://wintersaltweek.org/

Thanks to our friends at Wisconsin Salt Wise for hosting this event every year!

Winter Salt Week is the last week of January. The week is dedicated to helping communities understand the impacts of salt pollution and explore practical steps we can all take to protect freshwater.

Throughout the week, leading experts in environmental science, public works, engineering, and policy will share insights on smarter winter maintenance, community action, and innovative solutions already taking root. Whether you’re a resident, property manager, or simply curious about protecting local waters, there’s something for you. You can register to attend the webinars here: https://wintersaltweek.org/

Thanks to our friends at Wisconsin Salt Wise for hosting this event every year!
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Jan 7

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Have you signed up for State of the Waters yet? This annual event is a great time to learn about the projects and programs we are working on. This year, our Administrator Erica Sniegowski and Janna Kieffer from Barr Engineering will present on our adaptive management approach to lake projects. We will have snacks and displays available as well.
RSVP to attend in person or virtually on January 29th from 6-7:30.

Have you signed up for State of the Waters yet? This annual event is a great time to learn about the projects and programs we are working on. This year, our Administrator Erica Sniegowski and Janna Kieffer from Barr Engineering will present on our adaptive management approach to lake projects. We will have snacks and displays available as well.
RSVP to attend in person or virtually on January 29th from 6-7:30.
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Jan 5

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Get outside in the new year with winter recreation! There are many places around our watershed that rent things like skis, snowshoes, skates, and other winter gear. Pictured is a past year at Richardson Nature Center and their snowshoes. Check with other Three Rivers parks in your area, nature centers, and even some city locations like Centennial Lakes Park. 
Or, just put on a coat and get outside, no fancy gear required. Enjoy the season!

Get outside in the new year with winter recreation! There are many places around our watershed that rent things like skis, snowshoes, skates, and other winter gear. Pictured is a past year at Richardson Nature Center and their snowshoes. Check with other Three Rivers parks in your area, nature centers, and even some city locations like Centennial Lakes Park.
Or, just put on a coat and get outside, no fancy gear required. Enjoy the season!
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Jan 2

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Enjoy the Snow!

Enjoy the Snow! ...

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Jan 1

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Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy new year!

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy new year! ...

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Dec 23

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Our office will be closed this week from December 24-26. Have a safe and restful remainder of the holiday season!

Our office will be closed this week from December 24-26. Have a safe and restful remainder of the holiday season! ...

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Dec 22

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Low Salt Design is a new set of guiding principles and strategies from Bolton and Menk. These strategies provide a comprehensive approach to reducing impacts from winter road salt. While the program is new, the concepts are familiar, and you can download the free Low Salt Design guide on their website here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/resources/low-salt-design-strategies/

Low Salt Design is a new set of guiding principles and strategies from Bolton and Menk. These strategies provide a comprehensive approach to reducing impacts from winter road salt. While the program is new, the concepts are familiar, and you can download the free Low Salt Design guide on their website here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/resources/low-salt-design-strategies/ ...

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Dec 21

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Though it feels like winter has been here for a while already, today marks the start of winter. The winter solstice also marks the shortest day of the year, which means that the days start getting longer again! Now get out there and enjoy the season and the snow.
📷: Russell Stanton, Photo contest winner

Though it feels like winter has been here for a while already, today marks the start of winter. The winter solstice also marks the shortest day of the year, which means that the days start getting longer again! Now get out there and enjoy the season and the snow.
📷: Russell Stanton, Photo contest winner
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Dec 17

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We need volunteers! We're working with researchers and volunteers to measure snow piles in parking lots across the watershed. Researchers with Bolton and Menk hope to use this data to develop a formula that will predict area needed for snow storage. By right-sizing storage areas, we hope to reduce snow pile melting and sprawling across the whole parking lot.

We need volunteers! We`re working with researchers and volunteers to measure snow piles in parking lots across the watershed. Researchers with Bolton and Menk hope to use this data to develop a formula that will predict area needed for snow storage. By right-sizing storage areas, we hope to reduce snow pile melting and sprawling across the whole parking lot. ...

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