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Keeping salt out of MN lakes

  • Posted: January 7, 2019
  • Categories: Announcements, News

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 […]

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Volunteer of the Year

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

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 […]

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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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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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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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