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 […]
Road salt pollution article from KARE 11
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 […]
November is Native American Heritage Month
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 […]
Join our Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
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 […]
Rules Revision Public Comment Period
Notice of 45-day Public Comment Period for NMCWD Proposed Rule Revisions and Public Hearing The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) is soliciting comments on […]
What’s the Deal with Chloride?
Winter is approaching and with it comes snow, ice, and cold weather. While we can’t get away from using deicers like salt, we can be […]