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NWS Spring Flood Outlook updated 3/23

  • Posted: February 24, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, News, Seasonal Highlights

NWS Spring Flood report shows improvement in drought The National Weather Service has updated the spring flood outlook to account for changes due to the […]

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A Successful Raingarden Story

  • Posted: February 2, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

It has been a little more than a year since Laura Butt’s raingarden was installed, and it has been quite the accomplishment! This 20 x […]

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Initiative aims to shift culture of ice-melt use

  • Posted: February 2, 2023
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, News, Seasonal Highlights

Published in the Star Tribune, February 1, 2023 Minnesota has struggled to kick the habit of oversalting winter sidewalks and roads. Yes, the ice is […]

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Cost share grants available

  • Posted: December 27, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Cost Share Grants Available The application period for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Cost Share Grant program is open! Grant funds are available to […]

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Salt Watch Volunteers Needed

  • Posted: December 14, 2022
  • Categories: Seasonal Highlights, Uncategorized

Help test for chloride in the Nine Mile Creek watershed Nine Mile Creek needs your help! In 2004, the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) placed […]

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Get Outside! Winter Recreation around the District

  • Posted: December 12, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, Seasonal Highlights

It’s not winter yet? Although it’s still technically fall until December 21st, there’s no doubt that the winter weather is here with full force. The […]

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The Importance of Organics Recycling

  • Posted: November 21, 2022
  • Categories: Discovery Point, District News

Why it Matters While recycling things like plastic, glass, and paper products is a very common practice, organics recycling, and composting is becoming more common […]

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Road salt pollution article from KARE 11

  • Posted: November 16, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, News

Road salt is still polluting local water; here’s how you can help This recent article from KARE 11’s Breaking the News discusses road salt pollution […]

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November is Native American Heritage Month

  • Posted: October 31, 2022
  • Categories: News, Seasonal Highlights

Clear or Cloudy Water? Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Minnesota is home to eleven tribal nations: four Dakota, also known […]

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Join our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

  • Posted: October 31, 2022
  • Categories: Announcements, District News, Seasonal Highlights

Seeking applicants for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is accepting applications to fill vacant […]

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Upcoming Events

Jul 11
7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Waters at the Richfield Farmer’s Market

Jul 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bryant Lake Public Meeting (Virtual)

Jul 14
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Minnetoga Lake Public Meeting

Jul 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Aug 10
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Project Tour

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How Can I Help?

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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Jun 26

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Happy fun photo Friday! 

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same? 

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor

Happy fun photo Friday!

Who can identify these two pollinators, are they the same?

Photo credit: Lizzy Boor
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Jun 24

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Don't forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year's photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website.

Don`t forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28th to be considered for inclusion in next year`s photo calendar. Rules and submission forms on our website. ...

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Jun 23

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Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek's soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/

Are you curious about the nutrients in your soils? Go through Nine Mile Creek`s soil testing program and get your soil tested for free. For more information and instructions: https://www.ninemilecreek.org/get-involved/learn/soil-testing/ ...

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Jun 22

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Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

Adopt a Drain: https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/ ...

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Jun 21

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Happy Summer Solstice! 

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.

Happy Summer Solstice!

Nine Mile staff found a turtle laying eggs this past week.
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Jun 19

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Check out Sacred Water, Shared Future, a movement that honors 100 years of Mississippi River restoration. Their website hosts a calendar of events celebrating the river throughout the year and across the metro.

Check out Sacred Water, Shared Future, a movement that honors 100 years of Mississippi River restoration. Their website hosts a calendar of events celebrating the river throughout the year and across the metro. ...

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Jun 18

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Over the past couple years, we've been partnering with the  @mnzoo to make use of the invasive carp and goldfish we remove from our lakes. Many animals at the zoo eat fish, and it seems the brown bears on Russia's Grizzly Coast exhibit really like them! This shot shows how the bear keepers use our fish as an enrichment tool for them.

By removing these invasive fish, we're allowing more space for native fish like bluegill and bass to live in our lakes. It also keeps the lakes healthier, which helps native water plants to thrive. And, it provides a great local food source for hungry zoo animals!

Over the past couple years, we`ve been partnering with the @mnzoo to make use of the invasive carp and goldfish we remove from our lakes. Many animals at the zoo eat fish, and it seems the brown bears on Russia`s Grizzly Coast exhibit really like them! This shot shows how the bear keepers use our fish as an enrichment tool for them.

By removing these invasive fish, we`re allowing more space for native fish like bluegill and bass to live in our lakes. It also keeps the lakes healthier, which helps native water plants to thrive. And, it provides a great local food source for hungry zoo animals!
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Jun 18

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Bringing your dogs to the summer picnic or lake barbeque? Of course you are, they're the life of the party. But, what isn't so fun is their poo. Your hosts don't want it left in the backyard, so why would you leave it behind on a trail during a walk? Pick it up and throw it out. You'll keep the creek healthier too.

Bringing your dogs to the summer picnic or lake barbeque? Of course you are, they`re the life of the party. But, what isn`t so fun is their poo. Your hosts don`t want it left in the backyard, so why would you leave it behind on a trail during a walk? Pick it up and throw it out. You`ll keep the creek healthier too. ...

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Jun 17

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Learn more about the new Lawns to Legumes program, Habitat at Home! This free, guided program will help Minnesotans create, expand, or care for pollinator-friendly spaces this fall.
Participants receive seasonal step-by-step guidance, access to webinars and resources, and opportunities to connect with a community across the state. Optional coaching is available as capacity allows. No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.
Sign up at: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/
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Learn more about the new Lawns to Legumes program, Habitat at Home! This free, guided program will help Minnesotans create, expand, or care for pollinator-friendly spaces this fall.
Participants receive seasonal step-by-step guidance, access to webinars and resources, and opportunities to connect with a community across the state. Optional coaching is available as capacity allows. No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.
Sign up at: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/
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Jun 16

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Don't forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28 to be considered for inclusion in next year's photo calendar. Rules and submission forms in the link in our bio.

Don`t forget our photo contest is live! Submit your photos from within the watershed by September 28 to be considered for inclusion in next year`s photo calendar. Rules and submission forms in the link in our bio. ...

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