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 […]
District Grant Helps Edina Reduce Salt Use
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 […]
New Board Manager Appointed
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 […]
November Board Meeting rescheduled
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 […]
Community gardens plant seeds of peace
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 […]