10 Things You Can Do to Protect our Watershed
Simple actions, big results for water Protecting our waterways can seem like an overwhelming and daunting task in a world full of pollution. However, it […]
*New* Technical Assistance for NMCWD Grant Applications
Funding for site assessments and project design Interested in starting a clean water or habitat improvement project, but don’t know where to start or need […]
Adopt a Drain by music
Musical Drains A student in the Master of Art in Sustainable Design program created a unique way of interpreting Adopt a Drain data: through music. […]
NWS Spring Flood Outlook updated 3/23
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 […]
A Successful Raingarden Story
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 […]
Initiative aims to shift culture of ice-melt use
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 […]
Cost share grants available
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 […]
Salt Watch Volunteers Needed
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 […]
Get Outside! Winter Recreation around the District
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 […]
The Importance of Organics Recycling
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 […]